1 Samuel 24:20 Meaning and Explanation
“And now, behold, I know well that thou shalt surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in thine hand.”
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Read Full Chapter →Saul confesses he knows David will surely become king and the kingdom will be established in his hand.
What Does 1 Samuel 24:20 Mean?
In a remarkable admission, Saul confesses what he has long feared and fought: David will surely be king, and the kingdom of Israel will be firmly established in his hand. The man who spent his strength trying to keep David from the throne now declares aloud that the throne is David's by God's appointing.
God's purposes stand, even confessed by those who resist them. Saul's words confirm the anointing David received in secret long before. What the LORD has determined cannot be undone by human opposition. The truth surfaces in its time, and even an enemy may be made to speak it. For those who wait on God, this is great comfort: His promises do not fail, and His chosen purposes are established in His own way and hour.
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What does 1 Samuel 24:20 mean?
Saul confesses he knows David will surely become king and the kingdom will be established in his hand.