Here I am: witness against me before Yahweh, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose donkey have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I taken a ransom to blind my eyes therewith? and I will restore it you.
      II. He solemnly appeals to them concerning his own integrity in the administration of the government (1 Samuel 12:3; 1 Samuel 12:3): Witness against me, whose ox have I taken? Observe,