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He said, Why does my lord pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in my hand?
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An Appeal from a Clear Conscience
Commentators explain that David's questions—"what have I done? or what evil is in my hand?"—stem from a clear conscience. As John Gill notes, this allows him to boldly and directly challenge the injustice of Saul's pursuit, asserting his innocence and his status as a loyal servant.
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19th Century
Anglican
What have I done? —The whole address of David to Saul is intensely reverent, even loving. The conspicuous trophy of his l…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he said, wherefore does my lord thus pursue after his servant ? &c.] Suggesting t…
Presbyterian
David reasoned seriously and affectionately with Saul. Those who forbid our attendance on God's ordinances do what they can to estrange us from God…