1 Samuel 26:9

New Century Version

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:14

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

Psalm 105:15

He said, “Don’t touch my chosen people, and don’t harm my prophets.”

2 Samuel 1:16

David had said to the Amalekite, “You are responsible for your own death. You confessed by saying, ‘I have killed the Lord’s appointed king.’ ”

1 Samuel 10:1

Samuel took a jar of olive oil and poured it on Saul’s head. He kissed Saul and said, “The Lord has appointed you to lead his people.

1 Samuel 26:8

Abishai said to David, “Today God has handed your enemy over to you. Let me pin Saul to the ground with my spear. I’ll only have to do it once. I won’t need to hit him twice.”

Psalm 7:4

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

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.”

2 Samuel 19:22

David said, “This does not concern you, sons of Zeruiah! Today you’re against me! No one will be put to death in Israel today. Today I know I am king over Israel!”

Psalm 17:4

I have obeyed your commands, so I have not done what evil people do.

Psalm 57:1

Be merciful to me, God; be merciful to me because I come to you for protection. Let me hide under the shadow of your wings until the trouble has passed.