1 Samuel 24:6

New Living Translation

He said to his men, “The Lord forbid that I should do this to my lord the king. I shouldn’t attack the Lord’s anointed one, for the Lord himself has chosen him.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:14

“Why were you not afraid to kill the Lord’s anointed one?” David asked.

2 Samuel 24:10

But after he had taken the census, David’s conscience began to bother him. And he said to the Lord, “I have sinned greatly by taking this census. Please forgive my guilt, Lord, for doing this foolish thing.”

1 Kings 21:3

But Naboth replied, “The Lord forbid that I should give you the inheritance that was passed down by my ancestors.”

Matthew 5:44

But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!

Romans 12:14

Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people.

1 Samuel 12:3

Now testify against me in the presence of the Lord and before his anointed one. Whose ox or donkey have I stolen? Have I ever cheated any of you? Have I ever oppressed you? Have I ever taken a bribe and perverted justice? Tell me and I will make right whatever I have done wrong.”

1 Samuel 24:7

So David restrained his men and did not let them kill Saul. After Saul had left the cave and gone on his way,