There shall not a man ... - An instance of great moderation, as well as good policy, on Saul’s part. Compare David’s conduct (see the cross-…

And Saul said, There shall not a man be put to death this day. —A wise, as well as a generous, decision; anything like a …

And Saul said
Preventing Samuel from giving an answer, being ready to forgive injuries; as it was in his power as a …

They now honored Saul whom they had despised; and if an enemy is made a friend, that is more to our advantage than to have him slain. The once desp…