KJV ORIGINAL
So David stayed his servants with these words, and suffered them not to rise against Saul. But Saul rose up out of the cave, and went on his way.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So David used these words to stop his men, and wouldn't let them attack Saul. Then Saul got up and left the cave, continuing on his journey.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David restrains his soldiers from harming King Saul, allowing Saul to leave safely even though David had the perfect opportunity to kill him.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs when David and his men were hiding in a cave and Saul unknowingly entered the same cave to relieve himself. David's men saw this as God delivering their enemy into their hands, but David refused to harm Saul because he was God's anointed king. Instead, David secretly cut off a piece of Saul's robe as proof of his restraint.
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