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the Amalekite had accused himself of a crime worthy of death. David
said, “Thy blood be upon thy head; for thy mouth hath testified against
thee, saying, I have slain the Lord’s anointed.”
David’s grief at the death of Saul was sincere and deep, evincing
the generosity of a noble nature. He did not exult in the fall of his
enemy. The obstacle that had barred his access to the throne of Israel
was removed, but at this he did not rejoice. Now nothing in Saul’s
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history was thought of but that which was noble and kingly. The name
of Saul was linked with that of Jonathan, whose friendship had been
so true and unselfish.
The song in which David gave utterance to the feelings of his
heart became a treasure to his nation and to the people of God in all
subsequent ages. See
2 Samuel 1:19-27
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