1 Samuel 24:7 Meaning
So David stayed his servants with these words, and suffered them not to rise against Saul. But Saul rose up out of the cave, and went on his way.
Context Explained
5And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
6And he said unto his men, The LORD forbid that I should do this thing unto my master, the LORD'S anointed, to stretch forth mine hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the LORD.
7So David stayed his servants with these words, and suffered them not to rise against Saul. But Saul rose up out of the cave, and went on his way.
8David also arose afterward, and went out of the cave, and cried after Saul, saying, My lord the king. And when Saul looked behind him, David stooped with his face to the earth, and bowed himself.
9And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearest thou men's words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt?
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Related Cross References
Matthew 5:39
Turning the other cheek aligns with David's choice not to harm Saul.
Ephesians 4:32
The call to be kind and forgiving connects with David's actions.
Colossians 3:13
Forgiving as the Lord forgave you resonates with David's mercy towards Saul.
Source: 1 Samuel 24:7