1 Samuel 26:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

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.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

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

This occurs during David's second opportunity to kill King Saul, who was pursuing him. David and his men snuck into Saul's camp at night while everyone was sleeping. Instead of harming Saul, David took his spear and water jar as proof of how close he had been, then called out to the guards from a safe distance.

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