1 Samuel 24:6

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

He said to his men, ‘As the Lord is my witness, I would never do such a thing to my lord, the Lord’s anointed.  I will never lift my hand against him, since he is the Lord’s anointed.’

Cross References

Romans 12:14

Bless those who persecute you;  bless and do not curse.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See to it that no one repays evil for evil  to anyone,  but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.

Matthew 5:44

But I tell you, love your enemies   and pray for those who   persecute you,

1 Kings 21:3

But Naboth said to Ahab, ‘As the Lord is my witness, I will never give my ancestors’ inheritance  to you.’

2 Samuel 1:14

David questioned him, ‘How is it that you were not afraid to lift your hand to destroy the Lord’s anointed? ’

1 Samuel 12:3

Here I am. Bring charges against me before the Lord and his anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken?  Who have I wronged or mistreated? Who gave me a bribe to overlook something?  , I will return it to you.’

1 Samuel 24:7

With these words David persuaded  his men, and he did not let them rise up against Saul. Then Saul left the cave and went on his way.

2 Samuel 24:10

David’s conscience troubled him  after he had taken a census of the troops. He said to the Lord, ‘I have sinned greatly in what I’ve done. Now, Lord, because I’ve been very foolish,  please take away your servant’s guilt.’