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Honor Amidst Persecution
Commentators like Ellicott and Gill highlight that David's actions were deliberate and full of meaning. By calling Saul "My lord the king" and bowing with his face to the earth, David showed profound reverence. This was a clear statement that despite being hunted, he still honored the God-appointed office of the king and was not a rival.
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1 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 24:8
19th Century
Bishop
And cried after Saul. —The outlaw allowed the king and his companion to proceed a little way—possibly down the steep path…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 24:8
17th Century
Pastor
David also arose afterward after Saul was gone, and went out of the cave where he had been all …
Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 24:8–15
17th Century
Minister
David was falsely charged with seeking to harm Saul; he shows Saul that God's providence had given him an opportunity to do it. And it was based on…