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1 Samuel 24:16

1 Samuel 24:16
And it came to pass, when David had made an end of speaking these words unto Saul, that Saul said, Is this thy voice, my son David? And Saul lifted up his voice, and wept.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And it came to pass, when David had made an end of speaking these words unto Saul,.... And wonderful it is that Saul, so full of wrath and fury, and so eager of David's life, should stand still and…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

My son David? - David had called Saul his master, lord, and king. Saul accosts him here as his son, to show that he felt perfectly reconciled to him, and wished to receive him as formerly into his…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Samuel 24:16-22

Here we have,

I. Saul's penitent reply to David's speech. It was strange that he had patience to hear him out, considering how outrageous he was against him, and how cutting David's discourse was. But…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

1 Samuel 24:16-22

Saul's momentary remorse

16. my son David The old fatherly feeling revived. The generous loving heart of the old days had not yet utterly perished.