Lexham English Bible

1 Samuel 24:16-20 Lexham English Bible (LEB)

16. When David finished speaking these words to Saul, Saul said, “Is this your voice, my son David?” And Saul lifted up his voice and wept.

17. Then he said to David, “You are more righteous than I, for you have repaid me the good, but I have repaid you the evil.

18. You have explained to me today that you have dealt well with me, how Yahweh delivered me into your hand but you did not kill me.

19. For a man has found his enemy but sent him on his way safely. Now may Yahweh reward you with good in return for this day, for what you have done for me.

20. So now then, look, I know that you will certainly be king and the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hand.