1 Samuel 24:6

The English Standar Version

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

Cross References

Romans 12:14

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.

Matthew 5:44

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

1 Kings 21:3

But Naboth said to Ahab, "The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers."

2 Samuel 1:14

David said to him, "How is it you were not afraid to put out your hand to destroy the LORD's anointed?"

1 Samuel 12:3

Here I am; testify against me before the LORD and before his anointed. Whose ox have I taken? Or whose donkey 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 against me[1] and I will restore it to you."

1 Samuel 24:7

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 on his way.

2 Samuel 24:10

But David's heart struck him after he had numbered the people. And David said to the LORD, "I have sinned greatly in what I have done. But now, O LORD, please take away the iniquity of your servant, for I have done very foolishly."