1 Samuel 26:12

New Living Translation

So David took the spear and jug of water that were near Saul’s head. Then he and Abishai got away without anyone seeing them or even waking up, because the Lord had put Saul’s men into a deep sleep.

Cross References

Genesis 15:12

As the sun was going down, Abram fell into a deep sleep, and a terrifying darkness came down over him.

Genesis 2:21

So the Lord God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep. While the man slept, the Lord God took out one of the man’s ribs and closed up the opening.

Esther 6:1

That night the king had trouble sleeping, so he ordered an attendant to bring the book of the history of his reign so it could be read to him.

Isaiah 29:10

For the Lord has poured out on you a spirit of deep sleep. He has closed the eyes of your prophets and visionaries.

1 Samuel 24:4

“Now’s your opportunity!” David’s men whispered to him. “Today the Lord is telling you, ‘I will certainly put your enemy into your power, to do with as you wish.’” So David crept forward and cut off a piece of the hem of Saul’s robe.

1 Samuel 26:13

David climbed the hill opposite the camp until he was at a safe distance.

1 Samuel 26:7

So David and Abishai went right into Saul’s camp and found him asleep, with his spear stuck in the ground beside his head. Abner and the soldiers were lying asleep around him.