1 Samuel 26:11

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

However, as the Lord is my witness, I will never lift my hand against the Lord’s anointed.  Instead, take the spear and the water jug by his head, and let’s go.’

Cross References

1 Samuel 24:6

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.’

1 Samuel 24:12

‘May the Lord judge between me and you, and may the Lord take vengeance on you for me, but my hand will never be against you.

2 Samuel 1:16

For David had said to the Amalekite, ‘Your blood is on your own head  because your own mouth testified against you by saying, “I killed the Lord’s anointed.” ’

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? ’

Romans 12:17

Do not repay anyone evil for evil.  Give careful thought to do what is honourable  in everyone’s eyes.

Romans 12:19

Friends, do not avenge yourselves; instead, leave room for God’s wrath, because it is written, Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay,   , says the Lord.

1 Peter 3:9

not paying back evil for evil  or insult for insult but, on the contrary, giving a blessing,  since you were called for this, so that you may inherit a blessing.

1 Samuel 24:4

so they said to him, ‘Look, this is the day the Lord told you about: “I will hand your enemy over to you so you can do to him whatever you desire.” ’ Then David got up and secretly cut off the corner of Saul’s robe.

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.’

2 Samuel 19:22

David answered, ‘Sons of Zeruiah, do we agree on anything?  Have you become my adversary today? Should any man be killed in Israel today? Am I not aware that today I’m king over Israel? ’