KJV ORIGINAL
And thou hast shewed this day how that thou hast dealt well with me: forasmuch as when the LORD had delivered me into thine hand, thou killedst me not.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
You have shown me today how well you have treated me. Even though the LORD put me completely at your mercy, you chose not to kill me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is acknowledging someone's remarkable mercy and kindness when they had the perfect opportunity to cause harm.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, King Saul was pursuing David out of jealousy because David had been anointed as the future king of Israel. One day, Saul entered a cave where David and his men were hiding, unknowingly giving David the opportunity to kill him. Instead, David chose to spare Saul's life, only cutting off a piece of his robe to prove his restraint and respect for God's anointed leader.
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