1 Samuel 24:17 net — He said to David,“You are more innocent than I, for you have treated me well, even though I have tried to harm you!

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"He said to David,“You are more innocent than I, for you have treated me well, even though I have tried to harm you!"

— 1 Samuel 24:17, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 24 — Context

14

Who has the king of Israel come out after? Who is it that you are pursuing? A dead dog? A single flea?

15

May the LORD be our judge and arbiter. May he see and arbitrate my case and deliver me from your hands!”

16

When David finished speaking these words to Saul, Saul said,“Is that your voice, my son David?” Then Saul wept loudly.

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He said to David,“You are more innocent than I, for you have treated me well, even though I have tried to harm you!

18

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

19

Now if a man finds his enemy, does he send him on his way in good shape? May the LORD repay you with good this day for what you have done to me.

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Now look, I realize that you will in fact be king and that the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hand.

1 Samuel 24:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 24:17 say?
1 Samuel 24:17 in the NET Bible reads: “He said to David,“You are more innocent than I, for you have treated me well, even though I have tried to harm you!”
Where is 1 Samuel 24:17 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 24:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 24, verse 17.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 24:17.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 24:17 in?
1 Samuel 24:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 24:17?
1 Samuel 24:17 reads (NET): “He said to David,“You are more innocent than I, for you have treated me well, even though I have tried to harm you!” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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