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1 Samuel 24:7-9
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7 He said to his men, “The Lord forbid that I should do such a thing to my lord, lifting my hand against the Lord’s anointed, for he is the Lord’s anointed.” 8 [a]With these words David rebuked his servants, and he would not let them rise up against Saul.

Saul rose from the cave and went on his way. 9 David also arose and left the cave. He cried out after Saul saying, “My lord, the king.” Saul looked back and saw David bowed down, face to the ground, lying prostrate. Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 24:8 David shows an incredible degree of humility and restraint to the person who has done nothing to win his affection or respect. By continuing to honor God’s anointed king despite his evil ways, he is ultimately submitting himself to God’s authority.
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