1 Samuel 24:6

God's Word

He said to his men, “It would be unthinkable for me to raise my hand against His Majesty, the Lord’s anointed king, since he is the Lord’s anointed.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:14

David asked, “Why weren’t you afraid to take it upon yourself to destroy the Lord’s anointed king?”

2 Samuel 24:10

After David counted the people, his conscience troubled him. David said to the Lord, “I have committed a terrible sin by what I have done. Lord, please forgive me because I have acted very foolishly.”

1 Kings 21:3

Naboth told Ahab, “The Lord has forbidden me to give you what I inherited from my ancestors.”

Matthew 5:44

But I tell you this: Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.

Romans 12:14

Bless those who persecute you. Bless them, and don’t curse them.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Make sure that no one ever pays back one wrong with another wrong. Instead, always try to do what is good for each other and everyone else.

1 Samuel 12:3

Here I am. Testify against me in front of the Lord and in front of his anointed king. Did I take anyone’s ox? Did I take anyone’s donkey? Did I cheat or oppress anyone? Did I take a bribe from anyone to look the other way? ⌞If so,⌟ I will give it all back.”

1 Samuel 24:7

So David stopped his men by saying this to them and didn’t let them attack Saul. Saul left the cave and went out onto the road.