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Yahweh will render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness; because Yahweh delivered you into my hand today, and I wouldn`t put forth my hand against Yahweh`s anointed.

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God is the True Rewarder

Commentators highlight that David's statement is an appeal to God, not Saul. He expresses confidence that the Lord will ultimately reward his righteous and faithful actions. This serves as an encouragement for believers to persevere in doing right, "expecting our recompense from the Lord alone," even when human justice or recognition fails.

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1 Samuel

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John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Samuel 26:23

17th Century

Pastor

The Lord render to every man his righteousness, and his
faithfulness
Or recompense ev…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Samuel 26:21–25

17th Century

Minister

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.