1 Samuel 24:16 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 24:16-22

I. Saul's penitent reply to David's speech. It was strange that he had patience to hear him out, considering how outrageous he was against him, and how cutting David's discourse was. But God restrained him and his men; and we may suppose Saul struck with amazement at the singularity of the event, and much more when he found how much he had lain at David's mercy. His heart must have been harder than a stone if this had not affected him. 1. He melted into tears, and we will not suppose them to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 24:16

And it came to pass, when David had made an end of speaking these words unto Saul ,.... And wonderful it is that Saul, so full of wrath and fury, and so eager of David's life, should stand still and hear him out, and not fall upon him; this must be owing to the restraining providence of God, and to the surprise Saul was in at the sight of David coming out of the cave, whom he expected not; and especially what awed and quieted him was the sight of the skirt of his robe in his hand, which was... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 24:16

My son David ? - David had called Saul his master, lord, and king. Saul accosts him here as his son, to show that he felt perfectly reconciled to him, and wished to receive him as formerly into his family. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 24:16

This address of David produced a lively effect upon Saul. Philippson says of it, "The speech of David has so much natural eloquence, such warmth and persuasiveness, that it can be read by no one who has any feeling for the simple beauties of the Bible without emotion. The whole situation, moreover, has much of sublimity about it. We see David, standing on the summit of some rock in the wilderness, raising on high the trophy of his magnanimity, while addressing the melancholy Saul, whom he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 24:16-17

Evil overcome by good. Recent passages of this history have shown more of David s weakness than of his strength. But here he is again a hero. The fine points of his character shine out—his self-control, his magnanimity, and his reliance on the justice of God to vindicate his integrity. To this. period is ascribed the seventh Psalm, in which the son of Jesse appeals against the slanders with which he was assailed, and looks to God for solace and deliverance. The situation strikes both the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 24:16-22

Tenderness transitory and truth suppressed. The facts are— 1 . Saul, subdued by the magnanimity of David, weeps and admits his own wrong in contrast with David's kindness. 2 . Acknowledging his belief that David is to be king, he pleads with him to be merciful to his seed. 3 . David, granting the request, returns to his stronghold, and Saul to his home. Good actions soon begin to authenticate their Divine mission in the world. The noble self-vindication from the calumnies of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Samuel 24:16

1 Samuel 24:16. Is this thy voice, my son David? He knew his voice, though, being at a great distance from him, he could not discern his face. Saul lifted up his voice and wept Being overcome with David’s kindness, in sparing his life when he could have taken it away, and conscious of his base carriage toward him. He speaks as one that relented at the sight of his own folly and ingratitude. “David’s kindness,” says Samuel Clark, “drew tears from hard-hearted Saul, as Moses fetched water... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Saul’s fierce hunt (23:1-24:22)Since Abiathar had brought with him the high priest’s ephod (containing the Urim and Thummim), David was able to ask and receive God’s direct guidance. God’s first direction was to rescue the Israelite town of Keilah from the raiding Philistines (23:1-6). As soon as he had defeated the Philistines, David withdrew from Keilah. He knew that Saul’s army was larger and better equipped than his. He knew also that he could not trust the people of Keilah to stand with... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Samuel 24:16

SAUL'S TEARFUL RESPONSE TO DAVID'S WORDS"When David had finished speaking these words to Saul, Saul said, "Is this your voice, my son David"? And Saul lifted up his voice and wept. He said to David, "You are more righteous than I; for you have repaid me good, whereas I have repaid you evil. And your have declared this day how you have dealt well with me, in that you did not kill me when the Lord put me into your hands. For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go away safe? So may the Lord... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 24:16

1 Samuel 24:16. Saul lifted up his voice, and wept— Saul himself, with all his malice, could not withstand this instance of David's generosity. He melted, and sunk under it; and instead of defaming it, or lessening the merit of it with an unrelenting heart, he lift up his voice and wept, and with tears acknowledged David's innocence and his own guilt, and even prayed God to reward him, whom, but the moment before, he was pursuing to destruction. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 24:16-22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 24:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 24:16

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 24:16

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 24:16-17

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 24:16-22

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Samuel 24:16

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Samuel 24:16

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 24:16

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