Pardonmysin - Literally, bear my sin; take it away; forgive what I have done against thee, and be my intercessor with God, that he may forgive my offense against him; turn again with me, that I may worship the Lord.
Matthew Henry
Concise Bible Commentary
There were several signs of hypocrisy in Saul's repentance. 1. He besought Samuel only, and seemed most anxious to stand right in his opinion, and to gain his favour. 2. He excuses his fault, even when confessing it; that is never the way of a true penitent. 3. All his care was to save his credit, and preserve his interest in the people. Men are fickle and alter their minds, feeble and cannot effect their purposes; something happens they could not foresee, by which their measures are broken; but with God it is not so. The Strength of Israel will not lie.
SDA Bible Commentary (limited)
Volume 1-7
25. Pardon my sin. How different was this request from that of the people at Mizpah when they cried out, “We have sinned against the Lord. ââ¬Â¦ Cease not to cry unto the Lord our God for us” (ch.7:6-8). Was his sin against Samuel or against the Lord? Was he as concerned with the change of heart necessary on his part as he was with the loss of face before the people, in the event he lost the kingdom? His future actions were to reveal clearly the true reasons for his conduct.