David’s heart smote him—that is, his conscience convicted him because he thought the action was inconsistent with the respect he owed to the…

David’s heart struck him. —Not for what he had done to Saul, but his conscience struck him for the momentary thought that had stai…

And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him ,
&c.] His conscience accused him, and he repented of wh…

God delivered Saul into David's hand. It was an opportunity given to David to exercise faith and patience. He had a promise of the kingdom, but no …