As Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed his inmost person. All these signs happened on that very day.

David said to Saul, “Don’t let anyone be discouraged. Your servant will go and fight this Philistine!”

Afterward David’s conscience bothered him because he had cut off an edge of Saul’s robe.

Your conscience will not be overwhelmed with guilt for having poured out innocent blood and for having taken matters into your own hands. When the Lord has granted my lord success, please remember your servant.”