1 Samuel 26:23

New Century Version

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.

Cross References

2 Samuel 22:21

“The Lord spared me because I did what was right. Because I have not done evil, he has rewarded me.

2 Samuel 22:25

The Lord rewarded me because I did what was right, because I did what the Lord said was right.

1 Kings 8:32

then hear in heaven. Judge the case, punish the guilty, but declare that the innocent person is not guilty.

Nehemiah 13:14

Remember me, my God, for this. Do not ignore my love for the Temple and its service.

Job 34:11

God pays people back for what they have done and gives them what their actions deserve.

Psalm 62:12

The Lord is loving. You reward people for what they have done.

1 Samuel 24:11

My father, look at this piece of your robe in my hand! I cut off the corner of your robe, but I didn’t kill you. Now understand and know I am not planning any evil against you. I did nothing wrong to you, but you are hunting me to kill me.

1 Samuel 24:12

May the Lord judge between us, and may he punish you for the wrong you have done to me! But I am not against you.

1 Samuel 24:18

You told me what good things you did. The Lord handed me over to you, but you did not kill me.

1 Samuel 24:19

People don’t normally let an enemy get away like this, do they? May the Lord reward you because you were good to me today.

1 Samuel 26:11

But may the Lord keep me from harming his appointed king! Take the spear and water jug that are near Saul’s head. Then let’s go.”

1 Samuel 26:22

David answered, “Here is your spear. Let one of your young men come here and get it.

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!