1 Samuel 24:7

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

So David persuaded his men with these words, and did not permit them to attack Saul. And Saul rose up and left the cave, and went upon his way.

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:14

David said to him, “How is it you were not afraid to put forth your hand to destroy the Lord's anointed?”

Psalm 7:4

if I have requited my friend with evil or plundered my enemy without cause,

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

1 Samuel 12:3

Here I am; testify against me before the Lord and before his anointed. Whose ox have I taken? Or whose ass have I taken? Or whom have I defrauded? Whom have I oppressed? Or from whose hand have I taken a bribe to blind my eyes with it? Testify gainst me and I will restore it to you.”

1 Samuel 24:6

He said to his men, “The Lord forbid that I should do this thing to my lord, the Lord's anointed, to put forth my hand against him, seeing he is the Lord's anointed.”

1 Samuel 24:8

Afterward David also arose, and went out of the cave, and called after Saul, “My lord the king!” And when Saul looked behind him, David bowed with his face to the earth, and did obeisance.

1 Samuel 25:33

Blessed be your discretion, and blessed be you, who have kept me this day from bloodguilt and from avenging myself with my own hand!

1 Samuel 26:23

The Lord rewards every man for his righteousness and his faithfulness; for the Lord gave you into my hand today, and I would not put forth my hand against the Lord's anointed.

1 Samuel 26:9

But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him; for who can put forth his hand against the Lord's anointed, and be guiltless?”