Translations
Modern
But the LORD forbid that I should extend my hand against the LORD’s anointed. Instead, take the spear and water jug by his head, and let us go.”
Traditional
The Lord forbid that I should stretch forth mine hand against the Lord’s anointed: but, I pray thee, take thou now the spear that is at his bolster, and the cruse of water, and let us go.
Literal
Far be it from me by YHWH to stretch out my hand against the anointed of YHWH. And take, please, the spear that is by his head, and the jug of water, and let us go.”
Latin
…propitius sit mihi Dominus ne extendam manum meam in christum Domini. Nunc igitur tolle hastam quæ est ad caput ejus, et scyphum aquæ, et abeamus.
Original
Hebrew
English
But the LORD forbid that I should extend my hand against the LORD’s anointed. Instead, take the spear and water jug by his head, and let us go.”
Notes
This was the last time Saul and David were together. The Ziphites informed Saul again about David's hiding place (see 1 Samuel 23:19–20). David spared Saul's life again, just like he did in the cave at En-gedi (see 1 Samuel 24).
Events
Glossary
Abishai David John the Baptist Samuel, Books of First and Second
Topics
Citizens: Loyal: David Courage: Personal Bravery in Entering Into the Tent of Saul, and Carrying Away Saul's Spear Cruse: A Vessel for Liquids David: King of Israel: Meekness of Loyalty: David Pillow: A Cushion Pillow: A Support for the Head: Called Bolster Reverence for Kings Self-Control of David Spear: Stuck in the Ground Beside the Bolster During Sleep Water: Carried in Vessels