Verse 9

But David said to Abishai,“Don’t kill him! Who can extend his hand against the LORD’s chosen one and remain guiltless?”

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Sam 1:14 : 14 David replied to him,“How is it that you were not afraid to reach out your hand to destroy the LORD’s anointed?”
  • 2 Sam 1:16 : 16 David said to him,“Your blood be on your own head! Your own mouth has testified against you, saying‘I have put the LORD’s anointed to death.’”
  • Ps 105:15 : 15 saying,“Don’t touch my chosen ones! Don’t harm my prophets!”
  • 1 Sam 24:6-7 : 6 He said to his men,“May the LORD keep me far away from doing such a thing to my lord, who is the LORD’s chosen one, by extending my hand against him. After all, he is the LORD’s chosen one.” 7 David restrained his men with these words and did not allow them to rise up against Saul. Then Saul left the cave and started down the road.