1 Samuel 26:9

Free Bible Version

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?

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:14

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

2 Samuel 1:16

David had told the Amalekite, “Your death is your own fault because you testified against yourself when you said, ‘I killed the Lord's anointed one.’”

2 Samuel 19:22

But David replied, “What's that got to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah? Do you want to be my enemies today? Is this a day to execute anybody in Israel? Aren't I certain that today I'm the king of Israel once more?”

Psalm 105:15

“Don't touch my chosen people; don't harm my prophets!”

Psalm 17:4

With regard to the actions of others: I have done what you told me and I have avoided what violent people do.

Psalm 57:1

Please be kind to me, God! Be kind to me because I come to you for protection. I will shelter under the shadow of your wings until the danger is past.

Psalm 7:4

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

1 Samuel 10:1

Then Samuel took a flask of olive oil and poured it over Saul's head, and kissed him, saying, “The Lord has anointed you as ruler of his chosen people.

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 26:8

Abishai said to David, “God has handed your enemy over to you today. So please let me spear him to the ground in one go. I won't need to do it twice!”