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And David said to Saul, 'Why do you listen to people who say that I'm trying to harm you?'
David is confronting Saul about listening to false accusations and asking why he believes people who claim David wants to hurt him.
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King James Version · EnglishAnd David said to Saul, Wherefore hearest thou men’s words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt?Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, King Saul was pursuing David out of jealousy because God had chosen David to succeed him as king, leading to Saul's growing paranoia and fear of being overthrown. David, while hiding in a cave at En Gedi, had the chance to kill Saul but instead confronted him peacefully about the false rumors being spread. This moment occurs during David's time as a fugitive, highlighting the conflict between Saul's mistrust and David's restraint.