1 Samuel 24:6

New Century Version

He said to his men, “May the Lord keep me from doing such a thing to my master! Saul is the Lord’s appointed king. I should not do anything against him, because he is the Lord’s appointed king!”

Cross References

Romans 12:14

Wish good for those who harm you; wish them well and do not curse them.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Be sure that no one pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to do what is good for each other and for all people.

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you.

1 Kings 21:3

Naboth answered, “May the Lord keep me from ever giving my land to you. It belongs to my family.”

2 Samuel 1:14

David asked him, “Why were you not afraid to kill the Lord’s appointed king?”

1 Samuel 12:3

Here I am. If I have done anything wrong, you must testify against me before the Lord and his appointed king. Did I steal anyone’s ox or donkey? Did I hurt or cheat anyone? Did I ever secretly accept money to pretend not to see something wrong? If I did any of these things, I will make it right.”

1 Samuel 24:7

David used these words to stop his men; he did not let them attack Saul. Then Saul left the cave and went his way.

2 Samuel 24:10

David felt ashamed after he had counted the people. He said to the Lord, “I have sinned greatly by what I have done. Lord, I beg you to forgive me, your servant, because I have been very foolish.”