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, since he is the Lord's anointed."
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5It happened afterward, that David's heart struck him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
Cross References
1 Samuel 26:9David said to Abishai, "Do not destroy him; for who can put forth his hand against the Lord's anointed, and be guiltless?"
2 Samuel 24:10David's heart struck him after that he had numbered the people. David said to the Lord, "I have sinned greatly in that which I have done. But now, Lord, put away, I beg you, the iniquity of your servant; for I have done very foolishly."
Job 31:29"If I have rejoiced at the destruction of him who hated me,or lifted up myself when evil found him;
Romans 12:14Bless those who persecute you; bless, and do not curse.
Matthew Henry on 1 Samuel 24:2-9
David Spares Saul in the Cave. ( b. c. 1057.) 1 And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi. 2 Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and went to seek David and his men upon the rocks of the wild goats. 3 And he came to the sheepcotes by the way, where was a cave; and Saul went in to cover his feet: and David and his men remained in the sides of the cave. 4 And the men of David said unto… Read the whole commentary →