1 Samuel 26:12

Modern English Version

So David took the spear and the jug of water from Saul’s head and they went away. No one saw, no one knew, and no one awoke, for they were all asleep, because a deep sleep from the Lord had fallen upon them.

Cross References

Genesis 15:12

As the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell on Abram. And behold, horror and great darkness fell on him.

Genesis 2:21

So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept. Then He took one of his ribs and closed up the place with flesh.

Esther 6:1

During that night the king could not sleep, so he ordered that the book of memorable acts (the chronicles) be brought, and they were read before the king.

Isaiah 29:10

For the Lord has poured out on you the spirit of deep sleep and has closed your eyes, the prophets; and He has covered your heads, the seers.

1 Samuel 24:4

The men of David said to him, “This is the day of which the Lord said to you, ‘Behold, I am giving your enemy into your hand. You may do with him as seems good in your eyes.’ ” Then David arose and secretly cut off the corner of Saul’s robe.

1 Samuel 26:13

Then David went over to the other side and stood on the top of a hill at a distance. A great space was between them.

1 Samuel 26:7

So David and Abishai came to the people by night while Saul lay sleeping within the circle of the camp. And his spear was stuck in the ground at his head, and Abner and the people were lying all around him.