And Saul said, Blessed be ye of the LORD; for ye have compassion on me.
And Saul said, 'May the LORD bless you, because you have shown compassion toward me.'
Saul is expressing gratitude to people who showed him kindness and understanding during a difficult time in his life.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Samuel, King Saul is pursuing David, who has been anointed as the future king of Israel, because Saul sees him as a threat to his throne. Saul expresses this blessing to his men or allies who are helping him track David, praising them for their loyalty and calling it compassion, even though his pursuit is driven by jealousy and fear. This event takes place during a period of instability in Israel, where David's military successes are increasing his popularity while Saul's rule is weakening.
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