Chapter 9: The Confrontation

David came out of the cave after Saul. Three thousand soldiers were out there with the king. Then David said:

DAVID“My lord the king!”— 1 Samuel 24:8

Saul turned around. David bowed with his face to the ground and asked Saul why he listened to the men who told him that David was trying to harm him. He told Saul what had just happened inside that cave.

DAVID“Know and see that there is no evil or rebellion in my hands. I have not sinned against you, though you hunt my life to take it. See, my father, look at this piece of your robe in my hand. I cut off the corner of your robe but did not kill you.”— 1 Samuel 24:11

David asked Saul to look at what he was spending his army and his time pursuing. A dead dog. A single flea. That is how David described himself. Then he placed the judgment where it belonged.

DAVID“May the Lord judge between you and me. May the Lord avenge me against you. But my hand will never be against you.”— 1 Samuel 24:12, 15