That all of you have conspired against me, and there is none that sheweth me that my son hath made a league with the son of Jesse, and there is none of you that is sorry for me, or sheweth unto me that my son hath stirred up my servant against me, to lie in wait, as at this day?
You have all plotted against me, and no one told me that my son has made an agreement with David (the son of Jesse). None of you feel sorry for me or warned me that my son has turned my own servant against me, so that he's now hiding and waiting to attack me.
King Saul is accusing his servants of betraying him by not warning him about his son Jonathan's friendship with David, whom Saul sees as a threat.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 1 Samuel, King Saul is descending into paranoia as David, whom God had secretly anointed as the future king, becomes increasingly popular and threatens Saul's throne. Saul accuses his own officials of conspiring with David, particularly highlighting his son Jonathan's loyalty to David as a betrayal. This occurs during a time of internal strife in Israel, where Saul's jealousy and fear are leading to rash decisions that destabilize his rule.
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