1 Samuel 24:18
New International Version
You have just now told me about the good you did to me; the LORD delivered me into your hands, but you did not kill me.

New Living Translation
Yes, you have been amazingly kind to me today, for when the LORD put me in a place where you could have killed me, you didn’t do it.

English Standard Version
And you have declared this day how you have dealt well with me, in that you did not kill me when the LORD put me into your hands.

Berean Standard Bible
And you have declared this day how you have treated me well, for when the LORD delivered me into your hand, you did not kill me.

King James Bible
And thou hast shewed this day how that thou hast dealt well with me: forasmuch as when the LORD had delivered me into thine hand, thou killedst me not.

New King James Version
And you have shown this day how you have dealt well with me; for when the LORD delivered me into your hand, you did not kill me.

New American Standard Bible
You have declared today that you have done good to me, that the LORD handed me over to you and yet you did not kill me.

NASB 1995
“You have declared today that you have done good to me, that the LORD delivered me into your hand and yet you did not kill me.

NASB 1977
“And you have declared today that you have done good to me, that the LORD delivered me into your hand and yet you did not kill me.

Legacy Standard Bible
And you have declared today that you have done good to me, that Yahweh surrendered me into your hand, and yet you did not kill me.

Amplified Bible
You have declared today the good that you have done to me, for when the LORD put me into your hand, you did not kill me.

Christian Standard Bible
You yourself have told me today what good you did for me: when the LORD handed me over to you, you didn’t kill me.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You yourself have told me today what good you did for me: when the LORD handed me over to you, you didn’t kill me.

American Standard Version
And thou hast declared this day how that thou hast dealt well with me, forasmuch as when Jehovah had delivered me up into thy hand, thou killedst me not.

Contemporary English Version
You've told me how you were kind enough not to kill me when the LORD gave you the chance.

English Revised Version
And thou hast declared this day how that thou hast dealt well with me: forasmuch as when the LORD had delivered me up into thine hand, thou killedst me not.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Today you have proved how good you've been to me. When the LORD handed me over to you, you didn't kill me.

Good News Translation
Today you have shown how good you are to me, because you did not kill me, even though the LORD put me in your power.

International Standard Version
You have explained how you treated me well, in that the LORD delivered me into your hand but you didn't kill me.

Majority Standard Bible
And you have declared this day how you have treated me well, for when the LORD delivered me into your hand, you did not kill me.

NET Bible
You have explained today how you have treated me well. The LORD delivered me into your hand, but you did not kill me.

New Heart English Bible
And you have declared this day how you have dealt well with me, in that the LORD had delivered me up into your hand and you did not kill me.

Webster's Bible Translation
And thou hast showed this day how thou hast dealt with me; forasmuch as when the LORD had delivered me into thy hand, thou didst not kill me.

World English Bible
You have declared today how you have dealt well with me, because when Yahweh had delivered me up into your hand, you didn’t kill me.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and you have declared today how that you have done good with me, how that YHWH shut me up into your hand, and you did not slay me,

Young's Literal Translation
and thou hast declared to-day how that thou hast done good with me, how that Jehovah shut me up into thy hand, and thou didst not slay me,

Smith's Literal Translation
And thou didst announce to me this day that thou didst good with me; when Jehovah shut me up in thine hand and thou killedst me not.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And thou hast shewn this day what good things thou hast done to me: how the Lord delivered me into thy hand, and thou hast not killed me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And you have revealed this day the good that you have done for me: how the Lord delivered me into your hand, but you did not kill me.

New American Bible
You have declared this day how you treated me graciously: the LORD delivered me into your hand and you did not kill me.

New Revised Standard Version
Today you have explained how you have dealt well with me, in that you did not kill me when the LORD put me into your hands.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And you have showed this day how you have dealt well with me, in that the LORD had delivered me into your hands, and you did not kill me.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And you have shown today that you have done good to me, for LORD JEHOVAH delivered me into your hands, and you did not kill me!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou hast declared this day how that thou hast dealt well with me; forasmuch as when the LORD had delivered me up into thy hand, thou didst not kill me.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thou hast told me to-day what good thou hast done me, how the Lord shut me up into thy hands to-day, and thou didst not slay me.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David's Oath to Saul
17and said to David, “You are more righteous than I, for you have rewarded me with good, though I have rewarded you with evil. 18And you have shown this day how well you have dealt with me; for when the LORD delivered me into your hand, you did not kill me. 19When a man finds his enemy, does he let him go away unharmed? May the LORD reward you with good for what you have done for me this day.…

Cross References
Genesis 50:20
As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people.

Proverbs 25:21-22
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. / For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

Matthew 5:44
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Romans 12:20-21
On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” / Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Genesis 45:4-5
Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near me.” And they did so. “I am Joseph, your brother,” he said, “the one you sold into Egypt! / And now, do not be distressed or angry with yourselves that you sold me into this place, because it was to save lives that God sent me before you.

Luke 6:27-28
But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

1 Peter 3:9
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

Romans 12:17-19
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. / If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. / Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”

Genesis 33:4
Esau, however, ran to him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept.

Matthew 18:21-22
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?” / Jesus answered, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times!

1 Peter 2:23
When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.

Proverbs 16:7
When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.

Luke 23:34
Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.

Ephesians 4:32
Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.

2 Kings 6:22-23
“Do not kill them,” he replied. “Would you kill those you have captured with your own sword or bow? Set food and water before them, that they may eat and drink and then return to their master.” / So the king prepared a great feast for them, and after they had finished eating and drinking, he sent them away, and they returned to their master. And the Aramean raiders did not come into the land of Israel again.


Treasury of Scripture

And you have showed this day how that you have dealt well with me: for as much as when the LORD had delivered me into your hand, you killed me not.

Lord

1 Samuel 24:10
Behold, this day thine eyes have seen how that the LORD had delivered thee to day into mine hand in the cave: and some bade me kill thee: but mine eye spared thee; and I said, I will not put forth mine hand against my lord; for he is the LORD'S anointed.

1 Samuel 23:7
And it was told Saul that David was come to Keilah. And Saul said, God hath delivered him into mine hand; for he is shut in, by entering into a town that hath gates and bars.

1 Samuel 26:23
The LORD render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness: for the LORD delivered thee into my hand to day, but I would not stretch forth mine hand against the LORD'S anointed.

delivered me [heb] shut me up

1 Samuel 23:12
Then said David, Will the men of Keilah deliver me and my men into the hand of Saul? And the LORD said, They will deliver thee up.

1 Samuel 26:8
Then said Abishai to David, God hath delivered thine enemy into thine hand this day: now therefore let me smite him, I pray thee, with the spear even to the earth at once, and I will not smite him the second time.

Psalm 31:8
And hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy: thou hast set my feet in a large room.

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1. David, in a cave at En Gedi, spares his life
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And you have shown today
This phrase highlights the immediacy and the present nature of David's actions. The Hebrew root for "shown" is "ra'ah," which means to see or to perceive. In this context, it implies a demonstration or revelation of character. David's actions are a visible testament to his integrity and righteousness. The word "today" emphasizes the specific moment in time when David's mercy was evident, underscoring the immediacy of his decision to spare Saul's life.

how well you have dealt with me
The phrase "how well" is derived from the Hebrew word "tov," which means good, pleasant, or agreeable. This reflects the moral and ethical quality of David's actions. "Dealt with me" comes from the Hebrew "asah," meaning to do or to make. Together, these words convey the idea of David's just and honorable treatment of Saul, despite having the opportunity to harm him. This highlights David's adherence to God's standards of righteousness and his respect for Saul as the anointed king.

for when the LORD delivered me into your hand
The phrase "the LORD delivered" uses the Hebrew "nathan," meaning to give or to deliver. This indicates that Saul's presence in David's grasp was not by chance but by divine orchestration. The term "into your hand" is a common biblical expression denoting power or control over someone. This phrase acknowledges God's sovereignty in the situation, suggesting that David's restraint was an act of obedience to God's will, recognizing that it was God who allowed Saul to be vulnerable.

you did not kill me
The Hebrew word for "kill" is "harag," which means to slay or to destroy. This phrase is a powerful testament to David's mercy and self-control. Despite having the opportunity and perhaps even the justification to kill Saul, David chose to spare his life. This decision reflects David's deep respect for God's anointed and his trust in God's timing and justice. It serves as an example of the Christian principle of loving one's enemies and leaving vengeance to the Lord.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And you
וְאַתָּה֙ (wə·’at·tāh)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

have shown
הִגַּ֣דְתָּ (hig·gaḏ·tā)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous

this day
הַיּ֔וֹם (hay·yō·wm)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

how
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

well
טוֹבָ֑ה (ṭō·w·ḇāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good

you have dealt
עָשִׂ֥יתָה (‘ā·śî·ṯāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

with me;
אִתִּ֖י (’it·tî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among

for when
אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

the LORD
יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

delivered me
סִגְּרַ֧נִי (sig·gə·ra·nî)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 5462: To shut up, to surrender

into your hand,
בְּיָדְךָ֖ (bə·yā·ḏə·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3027: A hand

you did not
וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

kill me.
הֲרַגְתָּֽנִי׃ (hă·raḡ·tā·nî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 2026: To smite with deadly intent


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