World English Bible
1 Samuel 24:19
“For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go away unharmed? Therefore may Yahweh reward you good for that which you have done to me this day.”
Verse in context — 1 Samuel 24
17
He said to David, "You are more righteous than I; for you have done good to me, whereas I have done evil to you.
18
You have declared this day how you have dealt well with me, because when Yahweh had delivered me up into your hand, you didn't kill me.
19
For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go away unharmed? Therefore may Yahweh reward you good for that which you have done to me this day.
20
Now, behold, I know that you shall surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in your hand.
21
Swear now therefore to me by Yahweh, that you will not cut off my seed after me, and that you will not destroy my name out of my father's house.
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The rise of Israel’s monarchy with Samuel, Saul, and David.
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