Saul does not appear to have invited David to return to Gibeah or to have given him any assurance that he could do so safely. David, with his intui…

And David sware unto Saul. —The generous son of Jesse at once complied with Saul’s curious request, and for a time, at le…

And David swore unto Saul
That he would not cut off his posterity; which oath he religiously observed, in sparing Me…

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, …