1 Samuel 24:10

Conservative English Version

You can see for yourself that the LORD gave me the chance to catch you in the cave today. Some of my men wanted to kill you, but I wouldn't let them do it. I told them, "I will not harm the LORD's chosen king!"

Cross References

Psalm 105:15

and telling them, "Don't touch my chosen leaders or harm my prophets!"

Psalm 125:3

He won't let the wicked rule his people or lead them to do wrong.

Psalm 7:3

I am innocent, LORD God!

Psalm 7:4

I have not betrayed a friend or had pity on an enemy who attacks for no reason.

Exodus 21:13

But if you did not intend to kill someone, and I, the LORD, let it happen anyway, you may run for safety to a place that I have set aside.

Ezekiel 22:9

Some of your own people tell lies, so that others will be put to death. Some of you eat meat sacrificed to idols at local shrines, and others never stop doing vulgar things.

Leviticus 19:16

Don't be a gossip, but never hesitate to speak up in court, especially if your testimony can save someone's life.

1 Samuel 24:4

They whispered to David, "The LORD told you he was going to let you defeat your enemies and do whatever you want with them. This must be the day the LORD was talking about." David sneaked over and cut off a small piece of Saul's robe, but Saul didn't notice a thing.

1 Samuel 24:9

and said: Your Majesty, why do you listen to people who say that I'm trying to harm you?