These words.—L. Philippson (in the Israelitish Bible, Leipzig) sums up strikingly the general effect of David’s moving but natural…

And it came to pass, when David had made an end of speaking
these words to Saul
And w…

Saul speaks as if completely overcome by David's kindness. Many mourn for their sins but do not truly repent of them; they weep bitterly for them, …