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He said to his men, “I pray the Lord never lets me do anything like that to my master again. I must not do anything against Saul, because he is the Lord’s chosen king.[a] David said these things to stop his men. He would not let his men hurt Saul.

Saul left the cave and went on his way. Later, David came out of the cave and called out to Saul, “My lord the king!”

Saul looked back. David bowed with his face to the ground to show his respect.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 24:6 chosen king Literally, “anointed one.” Also in verse 10.

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