1 Samuel 24:6

New English Translation

He said to his men, “May the Lord keep me far away from doing such a thing to my lord, who is the Lord’s chosen one, by extending my hand against him. After all, he is the Lord’s chosen one.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:14

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

2 Samuel 24:10

David felt guilty after he had numbered the army. David said to the Lord, “I have sinned greatly by doing this! Now, O Lord, please remove the guilt of your servant, for I have acted very foolishly.”

1 Kings 21:3

But Naboth replied to Ahab, “The Lord forbid that I should sell you my ancestral inheritance.”

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, love your enemy 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 pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.

1 Samuel 12:3

Here I am. Bring a charge against me before the Lord and before his chosen king. Whose ox have I taken? Whose donkey have I taken? Whom have I wronged? Whom have I oppressed? From whose hand have I taken a bribe so that I would overlook something? Tell me, and I will return it to you!”

1 Samuel 24:7

David restrained his men with these words and did not allow them to rise up against Saul. Then Saul left the cave and started down the road.