This thing is not good that thou hast done. As the LORD liveth, ye are worthy to die, because ye have not kept your master, the LORD’s anointed. And now see where the king’s spear is, and the cruse of water that was at his bolster.
What you have done is not good at all. As surely as the LORD lives, you all deserve to die because you failed to protect your master, the LORD's chosen king. Now look and see where the king's spear is, and the water jar that was by his head.
David is scolding King Saul's guards for failing to protect their king, proving he could have killed Saul but chose not to.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, King Saul was relentlessly pursuing David due to jealousy, fearing that David would usurp his throne as God's chosen successor. David, demonstrating his deep respect for God's anointing on Saul, sneaked into Saul's camp at night and took his spear and water jug without harming him, proving his innocence and restraint. This verse records David's rebuke to Saul's guards for their negligence in protecting the Lord's anointed king during this vulnerable moment.
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