1 Samuel 19:15 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Saul sent the messengers again to see David, saying, Bring him up to me in the bed, that I may slay him.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So Saul sent the messengers back to get David, saying, 'Bring him to me on his bed, so I can kill him.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows Saul's murderous determination - he was so consumed with jealousy that he commanded his men to bring David to him even if David was bedridden, just so he could kill him.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during the period when King Saul had become increasingly jealous of David's popularity and success. David's wife Michal (Saul's daughter) had just helped David escape by putting an idol in his bed and telling Saul's messengers that David was sick. When Saul discovered the deception, his rage intensified to the point where he didn't care if David was actually ill - he still wanted him brought for execution.

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