David said to him, 'Your blood be on your own head — The death sentence is justified: the Amalekite has testified against himself. David's declaration means the Amalekite's execution will not constitute injustice but proper covenant law enforcement. The phrase 'your blood be on your own head' (דָּמְךָ עָלֵיךָ, dāməḵā 'ālêḵā) reflects ancient law: the transgressor bears responsibility for his own death. The Amalekite cannot claim innocence; he has confessed to killing the Lord's anointed. This judicial pronouncement establishes David as one who will not spare even a willing servant if that servant violates covenant law. The principle applies universally: none, whether Israelite or foreigner, may touch God's anointed without consequence.

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