1 Samuel 26:21 meaning and explanation

Then Saul replied, “I have sinned. Come back, David my son. I will never harm you again, because today you considered my life precious. I have played the fool and have committed a grave error!”

1 Samuel 26:21, Berean Standard Bible

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Saul speaks to David, who has just called across the valley to prove he could have killed the sleeping king but spared him. Confronted with the spear and water jug taken from beside his head, Saul admits his fault openly.

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