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1 Samuel 24:8-10
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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. 10 David said to Saul, “Why do you listen to men who say, ‘David is trying to harm you?’ 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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