1 Samuel 24:6

New International Version

He said to his men, “The Lord forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the Lord’s anointed, or lay my hand on him; for he is the anointed of the Lord.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:14

David asked him, “Why weren’t you afraid to lift your hand to destroy the Lord’s anointed?”

2 Samuel 24:10

David was conscience-stricken after he had counted the fighting men, and he said to the Lord, “I have sinned greatly in what I have done. Now, Lord, I beg you, take away the guilt of your servant. I have done a very foolish thing.”

1 Kings 21:3

But Naboth replied, “The Lord forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my ancestors.”

Matthew 5:44

But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Romans 12:14

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.

1 Samuel 12:3

Here I stand. Testify against me in the presence of the Lord and his anointed. Whose ox have I taken? Whose donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated? Whom have I oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe to make me shut my eyes? If I have done any of these things, I will make it right.”

1 Samuel 24:7

With these words David sharply rebuked his men and did not allow them to attack Saul. And Saul left the cave and went his way.