1 Samuel 24:6

New King James Version

And he said to his men, “The Lord forbid that I should do this thing to my master, the Lord’s anointed, to stretch out my hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the Lord.”

Cross References

Romans 12:14

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

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,

1 Kings 21:3

But Naboth said to Ahab, “The Lord forbid that I should give the inheritance of my fathers to you!”

2 Samuel 1:14

So David said to him, “How was it you were not afraid to put forth your hand to destroy the Lord’s anointed?”

1 Samuel 12:3

Here I am. Witness against me before the Lord and before His anointed: Whose ox have I taken, or whose donkey have I taken, or whom have I cheated? Whom have I oppressed, or from whose hand have I received any bribe with which to blind my eyes? I will restore it to you.”

1 Samuel 24:7

So David restrained his servants with these words, and did not allow them to rise against Saul. And Saul got up from the cave and went on his way.

2 Samuel 24:10

And David’s heart condemned him after he had numbered the people. So David said to the Lord, “I have sinned greatly in what I have done; but now, I pray, O Lord, take away the iniquity of Your servant, for I have done very foolishly.”