1 Samuel 24:7

Modern English Version

So David dispersed his men by these words and did not let them rise against Saul. And Saul arose from the cave and went on his way.

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:14

David said to him, “How is it that you did not fear raising your hand to destroy the anointed of the Lord?”

Psalm 7:4

if I have repaid evil to him who was at peace with me, or have delivered my adversary without cause,

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,

1 Samuel 12:3

Behold, here I am. Witness against me before the Lord and before His anointed. Whose ox have I taken? Or whose donkey have I taken? Or whom have I defrauded? Whom have I oppressed? Or from whose hand have I received any bribe to blind my eyes with? Indeed I will restore it to you.”

1 Samuel 24:6

He said to his men, “The Lord forbid that I should do this thing to my lord, the Lord’s anointed, to stretch out my hand against him, for he is anointed of the Lord.”

1 Samuel 24:8

David arose afterward and went out from the cave. And he called after Saul saying, “My lord the king!” And when Saul looked behind him, David had bowed down with his face to the ground and paid homage.

1 Samuel 25:33

And blessed is your discretion, and blessed are you who have kept me this day from coming to shed blood and from avenging myself with my own hand.

1 Samuel 26:23

The Lord requites to every man his right conduct and loyalty. So the Lord gave you into my hand today, but I am not willing to stretch my hand against the Lord’s anointed.

1 Samuel 26:9

David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can stretch out his hand against the Lord’s anointed and remain unpunished?”