And David said unto him, How wast thou not afraid to stretch forth thine hand to destroy the LORD’s anointed?
And David said to him, 'How could you not be afraid to raise your hand to kill the LORD's chosen one?'
David is expressing shock and outrage that someone would dare to harm God's specially chosen king, showing deep respect for God's authority even toward his enemies.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes after an Amalekite man claimed he had killed King Saul on the battlefield and brought Saul's crown to David, expecting a reward. In ancient Israel, kings were considered 'anointed' by God - meaning they were specially chosen and consecrated for their role. Even though Saul had been David's enemy and had tried to kill him multiple times, David still viewed him as sacred because God had originally chosen Saul as king.
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