1 Samuel 26:9

Good News Translation (US Version)

But David said, “You must not harm him! The Lord will certainly punish whoever harms his chosen king.

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:14

David asked him, “How is it that you dared kill the Lord's chosen king?”

Psalm 105:15

“Don't harm my chosen servants; do not touch my prophets.”

2 Samuel 1:16

and David said to the Amalekite, “You brought this on yourself. You condemned yourself when you confessed that you killed the one whom the Lord chose to be king.”

1 Samuel 10:1

Then Samuel took a jar of olive oil and poured it on Saul's head, kissed him, and said, “The Lord anoints you as ruler of his people Israel. You will rule his people and protect them from all their enemies. And this is the proof to you that the Lord has chosen you to be the ruler of his people:

1 Samuel 26:8

Abishai said to David, “God has put your enemy in your power tonight. Now let me plunge his own spear through him and pin him to the ground with just one blow—I won't have to strike twice!”

1 Samuel 12:3

Here I am. If I have done anything wrong, accuse me now in the presence of the Lord and the king he has chosen. Have I taken anybody's cow or anybody's donkey? Have I cheated or oppressed anyone? Have I accepted a bribe from anyone? If I have done any of these things, I will pay back what I have taken.”

2 Samuel 19:22

But David said to Abishai and his brother Joab, “Who asked your opinion? Are you going to give me trouble? I am the one who is king of Israel now, and no Israelite will be put to death today.”

Psalm 17:4

as others do; I have obeyed your command and have not followed paths of violence.

Psalm 57:1

Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful, because I come to you for safety. In the shadow of your wings I find protection until the raging storms are over.