KJV ORIGINAL
And now, behold, I know well that thou shalt surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in thine hand.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And now, look, I know for certain that you will definitely become king, and that the kingdom of Israel will be secure in your hands.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The speaker is acknowledging that David is destined to become king and will successfully rule Israel.
📚 Historical Context
This is King Saul speaking to David after David spared Saul's life in a cave, even though David had the perfect opportunity to kill him. Saul finally recognizes what the prophet Samuel had already declared - that God had chosen David to be the next king of Israel. This moment represents Saul's acknowledgment that his own reign is ending and David's is beginning.
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