1 Samuel 26:9

Easy To Read Version

But David said to Abishai, “Don’t kill Saul! Any person who hurts the Lord’s chosen king must be punished!

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:14

David said to the young soldier, “Why were you not afraid to kill the Lord’s chosen king?”

2 Samuel 19:22

David said, “What should I do with you, sons of Zeruiah? Today you are against me. No person will be put to death in Israel. Today I know I am king over Israel.”

Psalm 105:15

God said,\par “Don’t hurt my chosen people.\par Don’t do anything bad to my prophets. {\cf2\super [549]} ”\par

Psalm 17:4

I have tried as hard as humanly possible\par to obey your commands.\par

Psalm 57:1

God, be merciful to me.\par Be kind because my soul trusts you.\par I have come to you for protection,\par while the trouble passes.\par

Psalm 7:4

I did not do bad things to my friend. {\cf2\super [35]} \par And I did not help my friend’s enemies.\par

1 Samuel 10:1

Samuel took a jar of the special oil. Samuel poured the oil on Saul’s head. Samuel kissed Saul and said, “The Lord has anointed (chosen) you to be the leader over the people who belong to him. You will control the Lord’s people. You will save them from the enemies that are all around them. The Lord has anointed you to be ruler over his people. Here is a sign that will prove this is true: [105]

1 Samuel 12:3

Here I am. If I have done anything wrong, you must tell those things to the Lord and his chosen king. Did I steal anyone’s cow or donkey? Did I hurt or cheat anyone? Did I ever take money, or even a pair of shoes, to do something wrong? If I did any of these things, then I will make it right.”

1 Samuel 26:8

Abishai said to David, “Today God has let you defeat your enemy. Let me pin Saul to the ground with his spear. I’ll only do it once!”