1 Samuel 26:9

New Living Translation

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:14

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

2 Samuel 1:16

“You have condemned yourself,” David said, “for you yourself confessed that you killed the Lord’s anointed one.”

2 Samuel 19:22

“Who asked your opinion, you sons of Zeruiah!” David exclaimed. “Why have you become my adversary today? This is not a day for execution, for today I am once again the king of Israel!”

Psalm 105:15

“Do not touch my chosen people, and do not hurt my prophets.”

Psalm 17:4

I have followed your commands, which keep me from following cruel and evil people.

Psalm 57:1

Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by.

Psalm 7:4

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

1 Samuel 10:1

Then Samuel took a flask of olive oil and poured it over Saul’s head. He kissed Saul and said, “I am doing this because the Lord has appointed you to be the ruler over Israel, his special possession.

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 26:8

“God has surely handed your enemy over to you this time!” Abishai whispered to David. “Let me pin him to the ground with one thrust of the spear; I won’t need to strike twice!”