And he said, Wherefore doth my lord thus pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in mine hand?
And he said, 'Why is my lord chasing after his servant like this? What have I done? What evil am I guilty of?'
David is asking Saul why he's being hunted down, claiming he has done nothing wrong to deserve this persecution.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of ancient Israel, King Saul was pursuing David out of jealousy because God had anointed David as the future king, despite David's loyalty and service. In 1 Samuel 26, David sneaks into Saul's camp at night, takes his spear and jug, but refrains from harming him, then calls out to question Saul's unjust pursuit. This event underscores the tension between Saul's insecurity and David's restraint during a time of political transition in Israel's history.
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