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23 The Lord rewards each man for his integrity and loyalty.[a] Even though today the Lord delivered you into my hand, I was not willing to extend my hand against the Lord’s chosen one. 24 In the same way that I valued your life this day,[b] may the Lord value my life[c] and deliver me from all danger.” 25 Saul replied to David, “May you be rewarded,[d] my son David! You will without question be successful!”[e] So David went on his way, and Saul returned to his place.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 26:23 tn Heb “and the Lord returns to the man his righteousness and his faithfulness.”
  2. 1 Samuel 26:24 tn Heb “your life was great this day in my eyes.”
  3. 1 Samuel 26:24 tn Heb “may my life be great in the eyes of the Lord.”
  4. 1 Samuel 26:25 tn Heb “blessed.”
  5. 1 Samuel 26:25 tn Heb “you will certainly do and also you will certainly be able.” The infinitive absolutes placed before the finite verbal forms lend emphasis to the statement.