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I cut off the corner of your robe but did not kill you. See that there is nothing in my hand to indicate that I am guilty of wrongdoing or rebellion. I have not wronged you, but you are hunting me down to take my life. <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/24.htm">New Living Translation</a> Look, my father, at what I have in my hand. It is a piece of the hem of your robe! I cut it off, but I didn’t kill you. This proves that I am not trying to harm you and that I have not sinned against you, even though you have been hunting for me to kill me. <a href="/esv/1_samuel/24.htm">English Standard Version</a> See, my father, see the corner of your robe in my hand. For by the fact that I cut off the corner of your robe and did not kill you, you may know and see that there is no wrong or treason in my hands. I have not sinned against you, though you hunt my life to take it. <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> See, my father, look at the corner of your robe in my hand. For I cut it off, but I did not kill you. Know and see that there is no evil or rebellion in my hands. I have not sinned against you, even though you are hunting me down to take my life. <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/24.htm">King James Bible</a> Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in mine hand, and I have not sinned against thee; yet thou huntest my soul to take it. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/24.htm">New King James Version</a> Moreover, my father, see! Yes, see the corner of your robe in my hand! For in that I cut off the corner of your robe, and did not kill you, know and see that there is neither evil nor rebellion in my hand, and I have not sinned against you. Yet you hunt my life to take it. <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So, my father, look! Indeed, look at the edge of your robe in my hand! For by the fact that I cut off the edge of your robe but did not kill you, know and understand that there is no evil or rebellion in my hands, and I have not sinned against you, though you are lying in wait for my life, to take it. <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/24.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Now, my father, see! Indeed, see the edge of your robe in my hand! For in that I cut off the edge of your robe and did not kill you, know and perceive that there is no evil or rebellion in my hands, and I have not sinned against you, though you are lying in wait for my life to take it. <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Now, my father, see! Indeed, see the edge of your robe in my hand! For in that I cut off the edge of your robe and did not kill you, know and perceive that there is no evil or rebellion in my hands, and I have not sinned against you, though you are lying in wait for my life to take it. <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now, my father, see! Indeed, see the edge of your robe in my hand! For in that I cut off the edge of your robe and did not kill you, know and see that there is no evil or transgression in my hand, and I have not sinned against you, though you are lying in wait for my life to take it. <a href="/amp/1_samuel/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Look, my father! Indeed, see the hem of your robe in my hand! Since I cut off the hem of your robe and did not kill you, know and understand [without question] that there is no evil or treason in my hands. I have not sinned against you, though you are lying in wait to take my life. <a href="/csb/1_samuel/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Look, my father! Look at the corner of your robe in my hand, for I cut it off, but I didn’t kill you. Recognize that I’ve committed no crime or rebellion. I haven’t sinned against you even though you are hunting me down to take my life. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> See, my father! Look at the corner of your robe in my hand, for I cut it off, but I didn&#8217t kill you. Look and recognize that there is no evil or rebellion in me. I haven&#8217t sinned against you even though you are hunting me down to take my life. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/24.htm">American Standard Version</a> Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand; for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in my hand, and I have not sinned against thee, though thou huntest after my life to take it. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Your Majesty, look at what I'm holding. You can see that it's a piece of your robe. If I could cut off a piece of your robe, I could have killed you. But I let you live, and that should prove I'm not trying to harm you or to rebel. I haven't done anything to you, and yet you keep trying to ambush and kill me. <a href="/erv/1_samuel/24.htm">English Revised Version</a> Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in mine hand, and I have not sinned against thee, though thou huntest after my soul to take it. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> My master, look at this! The border of your robe is in my hand! Since I cut off the border of your robe and didn't kill you, you should know and be able to see I mean no harm or rebellion. I haven't sinned against you, but you are trying to ambush me in order to take my life. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/24.htm">Good News Translation</a> Look, my father, look at the piece of your robe I am holding! I could have killed you, but instead I only cut this off. This should convince you that I have no thought of rebelling against you or of harming you. You are hunting me down to kill me, even though I have not done you any wrong. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/24.htm">International Standard Version</a> Looke, my father, look! The corner of your robe is in my hand. Indeed, by my cutting off the corner of your robe and not killing you, you may know and understand that I have no evil intent or transgression—I haven't wronged you, even though you are hunting me to take my life. <a href="/msb/1_samuel/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> See, my father, look at the corner of your robe in my hand. For I cut it off, but I did not kill you. Know and see that there is no evil or rebellion in my hands. I have not sinned against you, even though you are hunting me down to take my life. <a href="/net/1_samuel/24.htm">NET Bible</a> Look, my father, and see the edge of your robe in my hand! When I cut off the edge of your robe, I didn't kill you. So realize and understand that I am not planning evil or rebellion. Even though I have not sinned against you, you are waiting in ambush to take my life. <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now look, the skirt of your robe in my hand. When I cut off the skirt, and did not kill you, know and see that there is neither evil nor disobedience in my hand, and I have not sinned against you, though you hunt for my life to take it. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Moreover, my father, see, yes, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in my hand, and I have not sinned against thee; yet thou huntest my soul to take it. <a href="/web/1_samuel/24.htm">World English Bible</a> Moreover, my father, behold, yes, see the skirt of your robe in my hand; for in that I cut off the skirt of your robe and didn’t kill you, know and see that there is neither evil nor disobedience in my hand. I have not sinned against you, though you hunt for my life to take it. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And my father, see, indeed see the skirt of your upper robe in my hand; for by cutting off the skirt of your upper robe, and I have not slain you, know and see that there is not evil and transgression in my hand, and I have not sinned against you, and you are hunting my soul to take it! <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And, my father, see, yea see the skirt of thine upper robe in my hand; for by cutting off the skirt of thy upper robe, and I have not slain thee, know and see that there is not in my hand evil and transgression, and I have not sinned against thee, and thou art hunting my soul to take it! <a href="/slt/1_samuel/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And my father, see, also see, the wing of thy upper garment in my hand: for in my cutting off the wing of thine upper garment and I killed thee not, know and see that there is not in my hand evil and rebellion: and I sinned not against thee; and thou didst hunt my soul to take it.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Moreover see and know, O my father, the hem of thy robe in my hand, that when I cut, off the hem of thy robe, I would not put out my hand against thee. Reflect, and see, that there is no evil in my hand, nor iniquity, neither have I sinned against thee: but thou liest in wait for my life, to take it away. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 24:12> Moreover, see and know, O my father, the edge of your cloak in my hand. For though I cut off the top of your cloak, I was not willing to extend my hand against you. Turn your soul and see that there is no evil in my hand, nor any iniquity or sin against you. Yet you lie in wait for my life, so that you may take it away. <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/24.htm">New American Bible</a> Look here, my father. See the end of your robe which I hold. I cut off an end of your robe and did not kill you. Now see and be convinced that I plan no harm and no rebellion. I have done you no wrong, though you are hunting me down to take my life. <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> See, my father, see the corner of your cloak in my hand; for by the fact that I cut off the corner of your cloak, and did not kill you, you may know for certain that there is no wrong or treason in my hands. I have not sinned against you, though you are hunting me to take my life.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Moreover, turn back, and see that even the skirt of your robe is in my hand; because when I cut off the skirt of your robe I did not kill you; now you should know and see that there is neither evil nor fault in my hand, and I have not sinned against you; yet you hunt me to take my life. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And turn and see also the skirt of your robe in my hands, because when I cut off the skirt of your robe, I did not kill you! Know and see that there is no evil or folly in my hands, and I have not sinned against you, and you are hunting to take my life!<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand; for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in my hand, and I have not sinned against thee, though thou layest wait for my soul to take it. <a href="/sep/1_samuel/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And behold, the skirt of thy mantle is in my hand, I cut off the skirt, and did not slay thee: know then and see to-day, there is no evil in my hand, nor impiety, nor rebellion; and I have not sinned against thee, yet thou layest snares for my soul to take it. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/24-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=7163" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/24.htm">David Spares Saul</a> …10Behold, this day you have seen with your own eyes that the LORD delivered you into my hand in the cave. I was told to kill you, but I spared you and said, ‘I will not lift my hand against my lord, since he is the LORD’s anointed.’ 11<a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rə·’êh (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">See,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: wə·’ā·ḇî (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">my father,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rə·’êh (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">look</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3671.htm" title="3671: kə·nap̄ (N-fsc) -- Wing, extremity. From kanaph; an edge or extremity; specifically a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle.">at the corner</a> <a href="/hebrew/4598.htm" title="4598: mə·‘î·lə·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A robe. From ma'al in the sense of covering; a robe.">of your robe</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yā·ḏî (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">in my hand.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/3671.htm" title="3671: kə·nap̄ (N-fsc) -- Wing, extremity. From kanaph; an edge or extremity; specifically a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle.">I cut it</a> <a href="/hebrew/4598.htm" title="4598: mə·‘î·lə·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A robe. From ma'al in the sense of covering; a robe."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3772.htm" title="3772: bə·ḵā·rə·ṯî (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 1cs) -- To cut off, cut down. A primitive root; to cut; by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant.">off,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">but I did not</a> <a href="/hebrew/2026.htm" title="2026: hă·raḡ·tî·ḵā (V-Qal-Perf-1cs:: 2ms) -- To kill, slay. A primitive root; to smite with deadly intent.">kill you.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: ū·rə·’êh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">See</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: da‘ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">and know</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">there is no</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā·‘āh (Adj-fs) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">evil</a> <a href="/hebrew/6588.htm" title="6588: wā·p̄e·ša‘ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Transgression. From pasha'; a revolt.">or rebellion</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yā·ḏî (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">in my hands.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">I have not</a> <a href="/hebrew/2398.htm" title="2398: ḥā·ṭā·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to miss; hence to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn.">sinned</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">against you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at·tāh (Conj-w:: Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">even though you</a> <a href="/hebrew/6658.htm" title="6658: ṣō·ḏeh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To chase, to desolate. A primitive root; to chase; by implication, to desolate.">are hunting me down</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: lə·qaḥ·tāh (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3fs) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">to take</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">my life.</a> 12May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD take vengeance on you, but my hand will never be against you.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a> But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19-21</a> Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” / On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” / Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. <a href="/proverbs/25-21.htm">Proverbs 25:21-22</a> If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. / For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. <a href="/luke/6-27.htm">Luke 6:27-28</a> But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. <a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20</a> As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. <a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">1 Peter 3:9</a> Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. <a href="/proverbs/20-22.htm">Proverbs 20:22</a> Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you. <a href="/matthew/5-39.htm">Matthew 5:39</a> But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; <a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17</a> Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. <a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a> When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. <a href="/exodus/23-4.htm">Exodus 23:4-5</a> If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him. / If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it. <a href="/proverbs/24-29.htm">Proverbs 24:29</a> Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.” <a href="/luke/23-34.htm">Luke 23:34</a> Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots. <a href="/genesis/45-4.htm">Genesis 45:4-5</a> Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near me.” And they did so. “I am Joseph, your brother,” he said, “the one you sold into Egypt! / And now, do not be distressed or angry with yourselves that you sold me into this place, because it was to save lives that God sent me before you. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-15.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:15</a> Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Moreover, my father, see, yes, see the skirt of your robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of your robe, and killed you not, know you and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in my hand, and I have not sinned against you; yet you hunt my soul to take it.my father<a href="/1_samuel/18-27.htm">1 Samuel 18:27</a> Wherefore David arose and went, he and his men, and slew of the Philistines two hundred men; and David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full tale to the king, that he might be the king's son in law. And Saul gave him Michal his daughter to wife.<a href="/2_kings/5-13.htm">2 Kings 5:13</a> And his servants came near, and spake unto him, and said, My father, if the prophet had bid thee do some great thing, wouldest thou not have done it? how much rather then, when he saith to thee, Wash, and be clean?<a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">Proverbs 15:1</a> A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.neither evil<a href="/1_samuel/26-18.htm">1 Samuel 26:18</a> And he said, Wherefore doth my lord thus pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in mine hand?<a href="/psalms/7-3.htm">Psalm 7:3,4</a> O LORD my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands; … <a href="/psalms/35-7.htm">Psalm 35:7</a> For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit, which without cause they have digged for my soul.thou huntest<a href="/1_samuel/23-14.htm">1 Samuel 23:14,23</a> And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand… <a href="/1_samuel/26-20.htm">1 Samuel 26:20</a> Now therefore, let not my blood fall to the earth before the face of the LORD: for the king of Israel is come out to seek a flea, as when one doth hunt a partridge in the mountains.<a href="/job/10-16.htm">Job 10:16</a> For it increaseth. Thou huntest me as a fierce lion: and again thou shewest thyself marvellous upon me.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/24-5.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/joshua/24-19.htm">Disobedience</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-9.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-10.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/leviticus/17-13.htm">Hunt</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-9.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-10.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-5.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-15.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-3.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-5.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-4.htm">Sinned</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-5.htm">Skirt</a> <a href="/joshua/24-19.htm">Transgression</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-13.htm">Wait</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/24-21.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">Disobedience</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-13.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-12.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-20.htm">Hunt</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-19.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-18.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-11.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-6.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-19.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-14.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-21.htm">Sinned</a> <a href="/psalms/133-2.htm">Skirt</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-28.htm">Transgression</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-5.htm">Wait</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 24</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/24-1.htm">David, in a cave at En Gedi, spares his life</a> 8. <a href="/1_samuel/24-8.htm">He shows thereby his innocence,</a> 16. <a href="/1_samuel/24-16.htm">Saul, acknowledging his fault, takes an oath of David, and departs.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>See, my father, look at the corner of your robe in my hand. David addresses Saul as "my father," indicating respect and acknowledging Saul's position as the anointed king and his father-in-law. The act of cutting the corner of Saul's robe is significant; in ancient Israel, the robe symbolized authority and identity. By holding the corner of the robe, David demonstrates that he had the opportunity to harm Saul but chose not to, highlighting his respect for God's anointed.For I cut it off, but I did not kill you. David's action of cutting the robe rather than harming Saul shows his restraint and respect for God's sovereignty. This act serves as a powerful symbol of David's integrity and his commitment to leaving vengeance to God. It also reflects the biblical principle of not repaying evil for evil, as seen in <a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17-19</a>.Know and see that there is no evil or rebellion in my hands. David asserts his innocence and loyalty to Saul, emphasizing that he harbors no ill intent or desire to usurp the throne. This statement is a plea for Saul to recognize David's righteousness and to dispel any false accusations against him. It reflects the biblical theme of God examining the heart, as seen in <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a>.I have not sinned against you, David maintains his innocence, underscoring his adherence to God's commandments and his respect for Saul's kingship. This declaration aligns with the biblical principle of maintaining a clear conscience before God and man, as seen in <a href="/acts/24-16.htm">Acts 24:16</a>.even though you are hunting me down to take my life. David acknowledges Saul's relentless pursuit, which highlights the unjust nature of Saul's actions. This situation parallels the persecution faced by many biblical figures, including Jesus Christ, who was pursued and unjustly condemned despite His innocence. David's response exemplifies the call to love and pray for one's enemies, as taught in <a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The future king of Israel, anointed by Samuel, who is currently being pursued by King Saul. David demonstrates restraint and respect for Saul, despite being unjustly hunted. 2. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a> The first king of Israel, who is jealous of David and seeks to kill him. Saul is unaware of David's act of mercy until David reveals it. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_cave_at_en_gedi.htm">The Cave at En Gedi</a> A location in the wilderness where David and his men hide. It is here that David has the opportunity to kill Saul but chooses to spare him. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_corner_of_saul's_robe.htm">The Corner of Saul's Robe</a> A symbol of David's respect for Saul's position as the Lord's anointed. Cutting it off signifies David's ability to harm Saul but his choice not to. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness_of_en_gedi.htm">The Wilderness of En Gedi</a> A rugged, desolate area providing refuge for David and his men. It serves as the backdrop for this encounter between David and Saul.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_authority.htm">Respect for Authority</a> David's respect for Saul as the Lord's anointed teaches us to honor those in authority, even when they are unjust. <a href="/topical/m/mercy_over_revenge.htm">Mercy Over Revenge</a> David's choice to spare Saul's life exemplifies the Christian call to show mercy rather than seek revenge. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a> David's reliance on God to judge between him and Saul encourages believers to trust in God's justice rather than taking matters into their own hands. <a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_adversity.htm">Integrity in Adversity</a> David's integrity, even when wronged, challenges us to maintain our moral standards regardless of circumstances. <a href="/topical/p/peacemaking.htm">Peacemaking</a> David's approach to resolving conflict with Saul highlights the importance of seeking peace and reconciliation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 24</a> <a href="/q/why_did_michal_aid_david's_escape.htm">Why did Michal help David escape from Saul?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_cutting_saul's_robe_prove_innocence.htm">How does David's act of cutting Saul's robe (1 Samuel 24:4-5) reliably prove his innocence when no neutral witnesses are mentioned?</a> <a href="/q/why_compare_humans_to_clay,_just_god.htm">Romans 9:20-21: Why would a just God compare humans to clay destined for either honorable or dishonorable use?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_moses's_hands_affect_battle.htm">How can Moses's raised hands alone affect the outcome of a battle (Exodus 17:11)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) My father.--Not in the sense of "my father-in-law." The Princess Michal before this time probably had been given to Phalti. The time when this wicked act was carried out by Saul is left quite indefinite in the notice of <a href="/1_samuel/25-44.htm" title="But Saul had given Michal his daughter, David's wife, to Phalti the son of Laish, which was of Gallim.">1Samuel 25:44</a>; but the relations of David and Saul were evidently far more bitter before than after the En-gedi incident, hence the probability of Michal's being given to Phalti before this meeting is great. The expression "my father" is simply the reverence (pietas) of the young to the old--of the loyal subject to the sovereign. It is so used in the beautiful lines of Browning already quoted.See the skirt of thy robe.--Doubtless at this juncture holding up the piece of the royal m'il he had so carefully cut off when the king was sleeping in fancied security. "See this, how near thou wast to death had I been pleased to take thy life when I cut this off."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 11-13. - My father. David thus salutes Saul not because he was actually his father-in-law, but as a title indicative of the respect due from an inferior to his superior (<a href="/2_kings/5-13.htm">2 Kings 5:13</a>). So David calls himself Nabal's son (<a href="/1_samuel/25-8.htm">1 Samuel 25:8</a>). In the rest of the verse he contrasts his refusal to slay Saul, when it might have seemed as if it were Providence that had put him into his power, with Saul's determined pursuit of him. Thou huntest my soul to take it. Thou perpetually usest every artifice and stratagem against me for the confessed purpose of killing me, and pursuest me as eagerly as the hunter pursues his game. Hence David commits his cause to Jehovah, in the sure confidence that he will avenge him, and with the firm determination never himself to raise his hand against one who, though his enemy, was also the king. In proof of the impossibility of his ever seeking the king's hurt, he quotes an ancient proverb, "From the wicked goeth out wickedness." Had David harboured evil intentions he would have executed them when so fair an opportunity offered, but as he has no such purposes "his hand will never be" upon Saul. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/24-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>See, רְאֵ֔ה (rə·’êh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see my father, וְאָבִ֣י (wə·’ā·ḇî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father look רְאֵ֛ה (rə·’êh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see at the corner כְּנַ֥ף (kə·nap̄) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3671.htm">Strong's 3671: </a> An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle of your robe מְעִילְךָ֖ (mə·‘î·lə·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4598.htm">Strong's 4598: </a> A robe in my hand. בְּיָדִ֑י (bə·yā·ḏî) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand For כִּ֡י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction I cut it כְּנַ֨ף (kə·nap̄) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3671.htm">Strong's 3671: </a> An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle off, בְּכָרְתִי֩ (bə·ḵā·rə·ṯî) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant but I did not וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no kill you. הֲרַגְתִּ֗יךָ (hă·raḡ·tî·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2026.htm">Strong's 2026: </a> To smite with deadly intent See וּרְאֵה֙ (ū·rə·’êh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see and know דַּ֤ע (da‘) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know that כִּי֩ (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction there is no אֵ֨ין (’ên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> A non-entity, a negative particle evil רָעָ֤ה (rā·‘āh) Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> Bad, evil or rebellion וָפֶ֙שַׁע֙ (wā·p̄e·ša‘) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6588.htm">Strong's 6588: </a> Transgression in my hands. בְּיָדִ֜י (bə·yā·ḏî) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand I have not וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no sinned חָטָ֣אתִי (ḥā·ṭā·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2398.htm">Strong's 2398: </a> To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn against you, לָ֔ךְ (lāḵ) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_0.htm">Strong's 0: </a> 0 even though you וְאַתָּ֛ה (wə·’at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you are hunting me down צֹדֶ֥ה (ṣō·ḏeh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6658.htm">Strong's 6658: </a> To chase, to desolate to take לְקַחְתָּֽהּ׃ (lə·qaḥ·tāh) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take my life. נַפְשִׁ֖י (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/24-11.htm">1 Samuel 24:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/24-11.htm">1 Samuel 24:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/24-11.htm">1 Samuel 24:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/24-11.htm">1 Samuel 24:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/24-11.htm">1 Samuel 24:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/24-11.htm">1 Samuel 24:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/24-11.htm">1 Samuel 24:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/24-11.htm">1 Samuel 24:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/24-11.htm">1 Samuel 24:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/24-11.htm">1 Samuel 24:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-11.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 24:11 Moreover my father behold yes see (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/24-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 24:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 24:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/24-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 24:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 24:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>