1 Samuel 26:20-22

International Standard Version

²⁰ Now, don’t let my blood fall to the ground away from the Lord’s presence. Indeed, the king of Israel has come out to seek a single flea, like someone hunts a partridge in the mountains.”

Saul Apologizes Again

²¹ Then Saul said, “I’ve wronged you. Return, my son David, for I won’t harm you again because my life was precious to you^[a] today. Look, I’ve acted foolishly and have made a very great mistake.”

²² David replied, “Here’s the king’s spear. Have one of the young men come over and get it.