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But David’s conscience began to bother him because he had cut off a corner of Saul’s robe. 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.” [a]With these words David rebuked his servants, and he would not let them rise up against Saul.

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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.

He said to his men, “The Lord forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the Lord’s anointed,(A) or lay my hand on him; for he is the anointed of the Lord.” With these words David sharply rebuked his men and did not allow them to attack Saul. And Saul left the cave and went his way.

Then David went out of the cave and called out to Saul, “My lord the king!” When Saul looked behind him, David bowed down and prostrated himself with his face to the ground.(B)

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