1 Samuel 26:23

New English Translation

The Lord rewards each man for his integrity and loyalty. Even though today the Lord delivered you into my hand, I was not willing to extend my hand against the Lord’s chosen one.

Cross References

2 Samuel 22:21

The Lord repaid me for my godly deeds; he rewarded my blameless behavior.

2 Samuel 22:25

The Lord rewarded me for my godly deeds; he took notice of my blameless behavior.

1 Kings 8:32

Listen from heaven and make a just decision about your servants’ claims. Condemn the guilty party, declare the other innocent, and give both of them what they deserve.

Nehemiah 13:14

Please remember me for this, O my God, and do not wipe out the kindness that I have done for the temple of my God and for its services!

Job 34:11

For he repays a person for his work, and according to the conduct of a person, he causes the consequences to find him.

Psalm 62:12

and you, O Lord, demonstrate loyal love. For you repay men for what they do.

1 Samuel 24:11

Look, my father, and see the edge of your robe in my hand! When I cut off the edge of your robe, I didn’t kill you. So realize and understand that I am not planning evil or rebellion. Even though I have not sinned against you, you are waiting in ambush to take my life.

1 Samuel 24:12

May the Lord judge between the two of us, and may the Lord vindicate me over you, but my hand will not be against you.

1 Samuel 24:18

You have explained today how you have treated me well. The Lord delivered me into your hand, but you did not kill me.

1 Samuel 24:19

Now if a man finds his enemy, does he send him on his way in good shape? May the Lord repay you with good this day for what you have done to me.

1 Samuel 26:11

But may the Lord prevent me from extending my hand against the Lord’s chosen one! Now take the spear by Saul’s head and the jug of water, and let’s get out of here!”

1 Samuel 26:22

David replied, “Here is the king’s spear! Let one of your servants cross over and get it.

1 Samuel 26:9

But David said to Abishai, “Don’t kill him! Who can extend his hand against the Lord’s chosen one and remain guiltless?”