1 Samuel 23:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Saul said, Blessed be ye of the LORD; for ye have compassion on me.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Saul said, 'May the LORD bless you, because you have shown compassion toward me.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Saul is expressing gratitude to people who showed him kindness and understanding during a difficult time in his life.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during the period when Saul was desperately hunting David, who had become a threat to his throne. The Ziphites had come to Saul offering to help him capture David, who was hiding in their territory. Saul felt isolated and paranoid, believing that even his own people had turned against him in favor of David.

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