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188 GOD'S CHOSEN PEOPLE UNDER KINGS
DAV FI S S UL IN THE CAVE AND SPARES HIS LIFE
Thou hast not protected thy master. Where is the king's spear and the cup of water which· was at his head?"
When Saul heard David's voice, he said, "Is this thy voice, my son David?" "It is my voice, my lord, the king," answered David. "Why doth my lord perse­ cute his servant? What have I done or what evil is in my hand?''
When Saul realized that David had again spared his life, he was lled with shame and said, "I have sinned. Return, my son David, for I will no more do thee harm, for thou hast spared my life this day.''
But David knew how easy it was for Saul to change