Albert Barnes Commentary 1 Samuel 24:11

"Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand; for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in my hand, and I have not sinned against thee, though thou huntest after my life to take it." — 1 Samuel 24:11 (ASV)

My father — A respectful form of address from a junior to a superior (see 2 Kings 5:13; compare 1 Samuel 24:16 and 1 Samuel 25:8).