The king: The whole of this is a gross falsehood; and which was attended with the most fatal consequences. It is well known that from all antiquity it was held no crime to tell a lie in order to save life. Thus Diphilon Υπολαμβανω το ψευδας επι σωτηρια λεγομενον, ουδεν περιποιεισθαι δυσχερες. "I hold it right to tell a lie for safety: nothing should be avoided to save life." A heathen may say or sing thus, but no Christian can act thus and save his soul, though he may save his life. 1Sa 19:17, 1Sa 22:22, Gen 27:20, Gen 27:24, 1Ki 13:18, Psa 119:29, Gal 2:12, Col 3:9 Reciprocal: Exo 1:19 - General Jdg 16:7 - If they bind 1Sa 22:14 - goeth 1Sa 27:10 - And David 2Sa 17:20 - They be gone