1 Samuel 24:6

New American Standard Bible 2020

So he said to his men, “Far be it from me because of the Lord that I would do this thing to my lord, the Lord’s anointed, to reach out with my hand against him, since he is the Lord’s anointed.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:14

And David said to him, “How is it you were not afraid to reach out with your hand to destroy the Lord’s anointed?”

2 Samuel 24:10

Now David’s heart troubled him after he had counted the people. So David said to the Lord, “I have sinned greatly in what I have done. But now, Lord, please overlook the guilt of Your servant, for I have acted very foolishly.”

1 Kings 21:3

But Naboth said to Ahab, “The Lord forbid me that I would give you the inheritance of my fathers!”

Matthew 5:44

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

Romans 12:14

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek what is good for one another and for all people.

1 Samuel 12:3

Here I am; testify against me before the Lord and His anointed. Whose ox have I taken, or whose donkey have I taken, or whom have I exploited? Whom have I oppressed, or from whose hand have I taken a bribe to close my eyes with it? I will return it to you.”

1 Samuel 24:7

And David rebuked his men with these words and did not allow them to rise up against Saul. And Saul got up, left the cave, and went on his way.