1 Samuel 26:8-9

Living Bible

⁸ “God has put your enemy within your power this time for sure,” Abishai whispered to David. “Let me go and put that spear through him. I’ll pin him to the earth with it—I’ll not need to strike a second time!”

⁹ “No,” David said. “Don’t kill him, for who can remain innocent after attacking the Lord’s chosen king?