1 Samuel 26

Treated in 3 passages across the library.

The verses these writers stop at

  • 26:9 But David said to Abishai, "Do not kill him. Who could raise his hand against the LORD's anointed and not be held guilty?" 1
  • 26:12 So David took the spear and the water jug from beside Saul's head, and the two of them left. No one saw them, no one knew, and no one woke up. They were all asleep, because the LORD had sent a deep sleep on them. 1
  • 26:23 The LORD repays each person for his righteousness and his faithfulness. Today the LORD put you in my power, but I would not raise my hand against the LORD's anointed. 1

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Where it is preached

  1. The Key Teachings of Watchman Nee · Ochorus Originals

    Authority and Submission cites 1 Samuel 26:9

    …God — for who can stretch forth his hand against the Lord’s anointed, and be guiltless? (1 Samuel 26:9). David’s restraint is the model. The authority was corrupt; the office was still God’s.…

  2. A Body of Divinity · Thomas Watson

    The Resurrection cites I Sam 26:12

    …he took away his spear and cruse of water, but when Saul awoke he restored them again, I Sam 26:12; so, though at death all our strength and beauty be taken away, at the resurrection God…

  3. Institutes of the Christian Religion · John Calvin

    Book 3, Chapter 17 — The Promises of the Law and the Gospel Reconciled cites 1 Sam. 26:23

    …said to Saul, “The Lord render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness,” (1 Sam. 26:23), he meant not that the Lord should examine and reward every one according to his…