Holy Scripture

1 Samuel 24:19

A church father on this verse
“Not even this act of benevolence moved Saul, however. Again he gathered an army and again he set out in pursuit, until he was a second time apprehended by David in the cave where he more clearly revealed his own iniquity and made the virtue of David even more resplendent. Envy is the most savage form of hatred. Favors…”
Basil of Caesarea, 4th c. — CONCERNING ENVY

Source: Septuagint

Original

19And thou hast told me today what good thou hast done me, how the Lord shut me up into thy hands today, and thou didst not slay me.

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In context

17And it came to pass when David had finished speaking these words to Saul, that Saul said, Is this thy voice, son David? and Saul lifted up his voice, and wept.

18And Saul said to David, Thou art more righteous than I, for thou hast recompensed me good, but I have recompensed thee evil.

— 1 Samuel 24:19 —

20And if anyone should find his enemy in distress, and should send him forth in a good way, then the Lord will reward him good, as thou hast done this day.

21And now, behold, I know that thou shalt surely reign, and the kingdom of Israel shall be established in thy hand.

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