1 Samuel 19:5

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

for he took his life in his hand when he attacked the Philistine, and the Lord brought about a great victory for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced; why then will you sin against an innocent person by killing David without cause?”

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:10

but he stood his ground. He struck down the Philistines until his arm grew weary, though his hand clung to the sword. The Lord brought about a great victory that day. Then the people came back to him—but only to strip the dead.

1 Chronicles 11:14

but he and David took their stand in the middle of the plot, defended it, and killed the Philistines, and the Lord saved them by a great victory.

1 Chronicles 11:18

Then the Three broke through the camp of the Philistines and drew water from the well of Bethlehem that was by the gate, and they brought it to David. But David would not drink of it; he poured it out to the Lord

Psalm 109:5

So they reward me evil for good and hatred for my love.

Psalm 119:109

I hold my life in my hand continually, but I do not forget your law.

Psalm 25:3

Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let them be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.

Psalm 69:4

More in number than the hairs of my head are those who hate me without cause; many are those who would destroy me, my enemies who accuse me falsely. What I did not steal, must I now restore?

Psalm 94:21

They band together against the life of the righteous and condemn the innocent to death.

Exodus 14:13

But Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid, stand firm, and see the deliverance that the Lord will accomplish for you today, for the Egyptians whom you see today you shall never see again.

Jeremiah 26:15

Only know for certain that if you put me to death, you will be bringing innocent blood upon yourselves and upon this city and its inhabitants, for in truth the Lord sent me to you to speak all these words in your ears.”

Matthew 27:24

So when Pilate saw that he could do nothing but rather that a riot was beginning, he took some water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it yourselves.”

Matthew 27:4

He said, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” But they said, “What is that to us? See to it yourself.”

John 15:25

It was to fulfill the word that is written in their law, ‘They hated me without a cause.’

Acts 20:24

But I do not count my life of any value to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the good news of God’s grace.

Philippians 2:30

because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for those services that you could not give me.

Hebrews 2:3

how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? It was declared at first through the Lord, and it was confirmed for us by those who heard him,

Judges 12:3

When I saw that you would not deliver me, I took my life in my hand and crossed over against the Ammonites, and the Lord gave them into my hand. Why then have you come up to me this day, to fight against me?”

Judges 9:17

for my father fought for you and risked his life and rescued you from the hand of Midian,

1 Samuel 11:13

But Saul said, “No one shall be put to death this day, for today the Lord has brought deliverance to Israel.”

1 Samuel 14:45

Then the people said to Saul, “Shall Jonathan die, who has accomplished this great victory in Israel? Far from it! As the Lord lives, not one hair of his head shall fall to the ground, for he has worked with God today.” So the people ransomed Jonathan, and he did not die.

1 Samuel 19:6

Saul heeded the voice of Jonathan; Saul swore, “As the Lord lives, he shall not be put to death.”

1 Samuel 20:32

Then Jonathan answered his father Saul, “Why should he be put to death? What has he done?”

1 Samuel 22:14

Then Ahimelech answered the king, “Who among all your servants is so faithful as David? He is the king’s son-in-law and is quick to do your bidding and is honored in your house.

1 Samuel 28:21

The woman came to Saul, and when she saw that he was terrified, she said to him, “Your servant has listened to you; I have taken my life in my hand and have listened to what you have said to me.