1 Samuel 24:7

God's Word

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.

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?”

Psalm 7:4

if I have paid back my friend with evil or rescued someone who has no reason to attack me—

Matthew 5:44

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

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 24:6

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.”

1 Samuel 24:8

Later, David got up, left the cave, and called to Saul, “Your Majesty!” When Saul looked back, David knelt down with his face touching the ground.

1 Samuel 25:33

May your good judgment be blessed. Also, may you be blessed for keeping me from slaughtering people today and from getting a victory by my own efforts.

1 Samuel 26:23

The Lord will reward any person who is righteous and faithful. The Lord handed you over to me today, but I refused to attack the Lord’s anointed king.

1 Samuel 26:9

“Don’t kill him!” David told Abishai. “No one has ever attacked the Lord’s anointed king and remained free of guilt.