1 Samuel 24:17

And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 24:17

BSB

and said to David, "You are more righteous than I, for you have rewarded me with good, though I have rewarded you with evil.

AKJV

And he said to David, You are more righteous than I: for you have rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded you evil.

CPDV

And he said to David: "You are more just than I am. For you have distributed good to me, but I have repaid evil to you.

ERV

And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast rendered unto me good, whereas I have rendered unto thee evil.

NHEB

He said to David, "You are more righteous than I; for you have done good to me, whereas I have done evil to you.

SMT

And he will say to David, Thou art just above me, for thou didst reward me good and I rewarded thee evil.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 24:17

AndhesaidH559VerbtoDavidH1732Proper Name MasculineThouartmorerighteousH6662AdjectivethanIforthouhastrewardedH1580VerbmegoodH2896whereasIhaverewardedH1580VerbtheeevilH7451

Commentary for 1 Samuel 24:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Samuel 24:17

Summary

Saul admits David's righteousness and virtue

Place

Cave

Event

Saul confesses David's righteousness

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC