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A Godly Conscience
Commentators agree that David's immediate guilt reveals a tender conscience. Even a seemingly small act of disrespect toward King Saul—cutting his robe—was seen by David as an offense against the office God had established. This demonstrates profound respect for 'the Lord's anointed,' even when the person holding the office was acting unjustly.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 24:5
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 24:5
19th Century
Bishop
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…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 24:5
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him ,
&c.] His conscience accused him, and he repented of wh…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 24:1–7
17th Century
Minister
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 …