1 Samuel Chapter 24
David Spares Saul
Old Testament Unknown Verses
1 Samuel
Chapter Summary
David shows mercy by sparing Saul's life in the cave
Key Verses
1 Samuel 24:6 1 Samuel 24:10 1 Samuel 24:12
Scripture Content
He said to his men, 'The Lord forbid that I should do this thing to my lord, the Lord's anointed, to put out my hand against him, seeing he is the Lord's anointed.' Behold, this day your eyes have seen how the Lord gave you today into my hand in the cave. And some told me to kill you, but I spared you.
Themes & Topics
Mercy Respect for Authority God's Anointed Restraint