1 Samuel 24:7

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

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.

Cross References

Matthew 5:44

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

Psalm 7:4

I have done nothing to hurt a friend or to help his enemies.

1 Samuel 25:33

God bless you for your good judgment. You kept me from killing innocent people today.

1 Samuel 24:6

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.”

1 Samuel 24:8

Later, David came out of the cave and called out to Saul, “My lord the king!” Saul looked back. David bowed with his face to the ground to show his respect.

1 Samuel 26:9

But David said to Abishai, “Don’t kill Saul! Anyone who hurts the Lord’s chosen king must be punished.

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 26:23

The Lord pays every man for what he does—he rewards him if he does right, and he punishes him if he does wrong. The Lord gave you to me today, but I wouldn’t harm the Lord’s chosen king.

2 Samuel 1:14

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