1 Samuel 24:7

New Living Translation

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:14

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

Psalm 7:4

if I have betrayed a friend or plundered my enemy without cause,

Matthew 5:44

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

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 24:6

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.”

1 Samuel 24:8

David came out and shouted after him, “My lord the king!” And when Saul looked around, David bowed low before him.

1 Samuel 25:33

Thank God for your good sense! Bless you for keeping me from murder and from carrying out vengeance with my own hands.

1 Samuel 26:23

The Lord gives his own reward for doing good and for being loyal, and I refused to kill you even when the Lord placed you in my power, for you are the Lord’s anointed one.

1 Samuel 26:9

“No!” David said. “Don’t kill him. For who can remain innocent after attacking the Lord’s anointed one?