1 Samuel 24:6

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

He said to his men, “I pray the Lord never lets me do anything like that to my master again. I must not do anything against Saul, because he is the Lord’s chosen king.”

Cross References

Romans 12:14

Wish only good for those who treat you badly. Ask God to bless them, not curse them.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Be sure that no one pays back wrong for wrong. But always try to do what is good for each other and for all people.

Matthew 5:44

But I tell you, love your enemies. Pray for those who treat you badly.

1 Kings 21:3

Naboth answered, “By the Lord, I will never give my land to you. This land belongs to my family.”

2 Samuel 1:14

David said to the young soldier, “Why were you not afraid to kill the Lord’s chosen king?”

1 Samuel 12:3

Here I am. If I have done anything wrong, you must tell these things to the Lord and his chosen king. Did I steal anyone’s ox or donkey? Did I hurt or cheat anyone? Did I ever take money, or even a pair of sandals, to do something wrong? If I did any of these things, I will make it right.”

1 Samuel 24:7

David said these things to stop his men. He would not let his men hurt Saul. Saul left the cave and went on his way.

2 Samuel 24:10

David felt ashamed after he had counted the people and said to the Lord, “I have sinned greatly in what I did! Lord, I beg you, forgive me for my sin. I have been very foolish.”