I have played the fool. —There seems something more in these words of Saul than sorrow for the past. He seems to blame hi…

Then said Saul, I have sinned
Which is more than he acknowledged before, and yet, it is to be feared he had no true …

Saul repeated his good words and good wishes, but he showed no evidence of true repentance towards God. David and Saul parted, to meet no more.