1 Samuel 24:7

Free Bible Version

He reprimanded his men and didn't allow them to attack Saul. Saul stood up and went on his way.

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:14

“Why weren't you worried about killing the Lord's anointed one?” David asked.

Psalm 7:4

If I have paid back a friend with evil, if I have robbed my enemy for no reason,

Matthew 5:44

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

1 Samuel 12:3

I stand here before you. Bring any charges you have against me in the presence of the Lord and of his anointed one. Have I taken anyone's ox or donkey? Have I wronged anyone? Have I oppressed anyone? Have I accepted a bribe from anyone to turn a blind eye? Tell me, and I will repay you.”

1 Samuel 24:6

He told his men, “May the Lord prevent me from doing anything like this to my master, the Lord's anointed one. I will never attack him, for he is the Lord's anointed one.”

1 Samuel 24:8

A little later David came out of the cave and shouted, “My master the king!” When Saul looked around, David bowed down with his face to the ground.

1 Samuel 25:33

May you be rewarded for your wise decisions, for preventing me from shedding blood today and taking my own revenge.

1 Samuel 26:23

The Lord rewards all those who do what is right and who are trustworthy. The Lord handed you over to me today, but I refused to harm the Lord's anointed one.

1 Samuel 26:9

But David said to Abishai, “No, don't kill him! Who can attack the Lord's anointed one and not be guilty of a crime?