1 Samuel 26:9

“And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth his hand against the LORD’s anointed, and be guiltless?”

"And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth his hand against the LORD’s anointed, and be guiltless?" - 1 Samuel 26:9
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What does 1 Samuel 26:9 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Samuel 26:9 states, "And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth his hand against the Lord's anointed, and be guiltless?" This verse comes from the Old Testament and is found in the book of 1 Samuel. It is part of a larger story that…

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The Weight of Honor: Understanding the Anointing

In the heart of a wilderness teeming with danger and uncertainty, we witness a profound moment in the life of David—a man after God’s own heart. The weight of this moment can often be overlooked, but in 1 Samuel 26:9, we find a powerful reflection on respect, divine appointment…

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A Prayer for Respecting God's Anointed

O Sovereign Lord, Creator of Heaven and Earth, I come before You with a heart full of reverence and gratitude. In the midst of life’s trials and tribulations, I seek Your wisdom and guidance, especially as I reflect on the profound truth revealed in 1 Samuel 26:9. "And David…

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1 Samuel 26:9 - "And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth his hand against the LORD'S anointed, and be guiltless?"
1 Samuel 9:26 - "And they arose early: and it came to pass about the spring of the day, that Samuel called Saul to the top of the house, saying, Up, that I may send thee away. And Saul arose, and they went out both of them, he and Samuel, abroad."
1 Samuel 2:26 - "And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men."
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1 Samuel 15:26 (KJVA) 26 And Samuel said unto Saul, I will not return with thee: for thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD hath rejected thee from being king over Israel.
1 Samuel 26:4 - "David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul was come in very deed."
1 Samuel 9:17
1 Samuel 9:17
1 Samuel 26:1 - "And the Ziphites came unto Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself in the hill of Hachilah, which is before Jeshimon?"
1 Samuel 9:15 - "¶ Now the LORD had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying,"
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1 Samuel 15:26 - "And Samuel said unto Saul, I will not return with thee: for thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD hath rejected thee from being king over Israel."
"And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men." - 1 Samuel 2:26
1 Samuel 9:25 - "¶ And when they were come down from the high place into the city, Samuel communed with Saul upon the top of the house."
1 Samuel 9:18 - "Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, where the seer's house is."
1 Chronicles 26:9 - "And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, strong men, eighteen."
1 Samuel 18:9 - "And Saul eyed David from that day and forward."
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1 Samuel 7:9 - "¶ And Samuel took a sucking lamb, and offered it for a burnt offering wholly unto the LORD: and Samuel cried unto the LORD for Israel; and the LORD heard him."
"And they arose early: and it came to pass about the spring of the day, that Samuel called Saul to the top of the house, saying, Up, that I may send thee away. And Saul arose, and they went out both of them, he and Samuel, abroad." - 1 Samuel 9:26
1 Samuel 10:26 - "¶ And Saul also went home to Gibeah; and there went with him a band of men, whose hearts God had touched."
1 Samuel 26:22 - "And David answered and said, Behold the king's spear! and let one of the young men come over and fetch it."
1 Samuel 1:26 - "And she said, Oh my lord, as thy soul liveth, my lord, I am the woman that stood by thee here, praying unto the LORD."
1 Samuel 9:17 - "And when Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said unto him, Behold the man whom I spake to thee of! this same shall reign over my people."
1 Samuel 9:14 - "And they went up into the city: and when they were come into the city, behold, Samuel came out against them, for to go up to the high place."
1 Samuel 18:26 - "And when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king's son in law: and the days were not expired."
1 Samuel 26:13 - "¶ Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of an hill afar off; a great space being between them:"
1 Samuel 9:23 - "And Samuel said unto the cook, Bring the portion which I gave thee, of which I said unto thee, Set it by thee."
1 Samuel 20:26 - "Nevertheless Saul spake not any thing that day: for he thought, Something hath befallen him, he is not clean; surely he is not clean."