553 B
553 B
God has put your enemy into your hand
"God has given you complete control over your enemy". David has another opportunity to kill Saul but he refuses to kill the one God had chosen as king. This contrasts with Saul, who tried to find David and kill him. Saul came to admit that David was more righteous than he was because he did not kill his enemy.
pin him to the ground with the spear
"kill with a spear"
I will not strike him a second time
"I will kill him the first time I strike him" or "I will not need to strike him a second time"