“And David said unto him, Thy blood be upon thy head; for thy mouth hath testified against thee, saying, I have slain the LORD’S anointed.”
This verse happens after King Saul has died in battle. An Amalekite comes to David and says that he killed Saul and brought Saul’s crown and bracelet. The man likely thought David would be happy and reward him because Saul had tried to kill David many times. Instead, David mourns Saul and Jonathan and then judges the man.
When David says, “Thy blood be upon thy head,” he means the man is responsible for his own death. David explains that the man’s own words condemned him. By claiming he killed Saul, he admitted to killing the Lord’s anointed king.
“The LORD’s anointed” is important. Even though Saul disobeyed God and lost God’s favor, he was still the king God had chosen. David had opportunities to kill Saul before, but he refused because he believed it was wrong to harm someone God had appointed. David trusted God to remove Saul in His own time.
This verse teaches that words matter. The Amalekite’s mouth testified against him. Whether he was telling the truth or lying to gain favor, his words brought judgment. God holds people accountable for what they say.
It also teaches respect for God’s authority. David did not rejoice in Saul’s death or take advantage of the situation. He honored God by refusing to celebrate the fall of the king.
The main lesson is that God values obedience and integrity more than personal gain. David shows that honoring God is more important than advancing ourselves, even when the opportunity seems easy or deserved.
