1 Samuel 24:7

New Century Version

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:14

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

Psalm 7:4

Have I done wrong to my friend or stolen without reason from my enemy?

Matthew 5:44

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

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 24:6

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!”

1 Samuel 24:8

When David came out of the cave, he shouted to Saul, “My master and king!” Saul looked back, and David bowed facedown on the ground.

1 Samuel 25:33

May you be blessed for your wisdom. You have kept me from killing or punishing people today.

1 Samuel 26:23

The Lord rewards us for the things we do right and for our loyalty to him. The Lord handed you over to me today, but I wouldn’t harm the Lord’s appointed king.

1 Samuel 26:9

But David said to Abishai, “Don’t kill Saul! No one can harm the Lord’s appointed king and still be innocent!