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1 Samuel 26

1 Samuel 26:9

David Again Spares Saul · 1 Samuel 26:1–12
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Translations

Modern
But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can extend a hand against the LORD’s anointed and be guiltless?”
Traditional
And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth his hand against the Lord’s anointed, and be guiltless?
Literal
And David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can stretch out his hand against the anointed of YHWH and be guiltless?”
Latin
Et dixit David ad Abisai: Ne interficias eum: quis enim extendet manum suam in christum Domini, et innocens erit?

Original

Hebrew
English
But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can extend a hand against the LORD’s anointed and be guiltless?”

Notes

1 Samuel 26:9

the LORD’s anointed: See study note on 1 Samuel 24:6.

1 Samuel 26:1–25

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

People

Abishai: David's nephew, one of his mighty men and commanders David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

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 Forgiveness: David Forgives Saul Kings: Guilt and Danger of Stretching out the Hand Against Loyalty: David Revenge: Keep Others from Taking Reverence for Kings Sacred Anointing: Those Who Partook of not to be Injured or Insulted Self-Control of David Spear: Stuck in the Ground Beside the Bolster During Sleep