1 Samuel 26:21

Contemporary English Version 1995

“David, you had the chance to kill me today. But you didn't. I was very wrong about you. It was a terrible mistake for me to try to kill you. I've acted like a fool, but I'll never try to harm you again. You're like a son to me, so please come back.”

Cross References

1 Samuel 24:17

and said: David, you're a better person than I am. You treated me with kindness, even though I've been cruel to you.

1 Samuel 15:24

“I have sinned,” Saul admitted. “I disobeyed both you and the Lord. I was afraid of the army, and I listened to them instead.

Exodus 9:27

The king sent for Moses and Aaron and told them, “Now I have really sinned! My people and I are guilty, and the Lord is right.

Matthew 27:4

and said, “I have sinned by betraying a man who has never done anything wrong.” “So what? That's your problem,” they replied.

1 Samuel 15:30

Saul said, “I did sin, but please honor me in front of the leaders of the army and the people of Israel. Come back with me, so I can worship the Lord your God.”

Psalm 116:15

You are deeply concerned when one of your loyal people faces death.

Psalm 49:8

It costs far too much to buy back your life. You can never pay God enough

1 Samuel 27:4

When Saul found out that David had run off to Gath, he stopped trying to catch him.

1 Samuel 26:24

I spared your life today, and I pray that the Lord will spare my life and keep me safe.”

1 Samuel 18:30

The Philistine rulers kept coming to fight Israel, but whenever David fought them, he won. He was famous because he won more battles against the Philistines than any of Saul's other officers.

Numbers 22:34

Balaam replied, “I was wrong. I didn't know you were trying to stop me. If you don't think I should go, I'll return home at once.”

1 Samuel 26:22

“Your Majesty, here's your spear! Let one of your soldiers come and get it.

Psalm 72:14

He cares when they hurt, and he saves them from cruel and violent deaths.

1 Samuel 13:13

“That was stupid!” Samuel said. “You didn't obey the Lord your God. If you had obeyed him, someone from your family would always have been king of Israel.

2 Kings 1:13

Ahaziah sent a third army officer and 50 more soldiers. This officer went up to Elijah, then he got down on his knees and begged, “Man of God, please be kind to me and these 50 servants of yours. Let us live!

2 Kings 1:14

Fire has already wiped out the other officers and their soldiers. Please don't let it happen to me.”