1 Samuel 24:6

New American Bible - revised edition

Afterward, however, David regretted that he had cut off an end of Saul’s robe.

Cross References

Romans 12:14

Bless those who persecute [you], bless and do not curse them.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one returns evil for evil; rather, always seek what is good [both] for each other and for all.

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,

1 Kings 21:3

Naboth said to Ahab, “The Lord forbid that I should give you my ancestral heritage.”

2 Samuel 1:14

David said to him, “How is it that you were not afraid to put forth your hand to desecrate the Lord’s anointed?”

1 Samuel 12:3

Here I stand! Answer me in the presence of the Lord and the Lord’s anointed. Whose ox have I taken? Whose donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated? Whom have I wronged? From whom have I accepted a bribe and shut my eyes because of it? I will make restitution to you.”

1 Samuel 24:7

He said to his men, “The Lord forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the Lord’s anointed, to lay a hand on him, for he is the Lord’s anointed.”

2 Samuel 24:10

Afterward, however, David regretted having numbered the people. David said to the Lord: “I have sinned grievously in what I have done. Take away, Lord, your servant’s guilt, for I have acted very foolishly.”