For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore the LORD reward thee good for that thou hast done unto me this day.
If someone finds their enemy, would they let them go unharmed? But you have done this for me today, so may the LORD reward you with good things for what you've done.
The writer is acknowledging that showing mercy to an enemy is extraordinary and deserves God's blessing in return.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, King Saul is pursuing David out of jealousy, seeing him as a threat to his throne after David’s successes in battle. David, hiding in a cave, has the perfect opportunity to kill Saul but instead spares his life, cutting only a piece of Saul’s robe as a sign of restraint. Saul, upon realizing David’s mercy, expresses surprise and invokes God’s blessing on David for not taking revenge.
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