The LORD forbid that I should stretch forth mine hand against the LORD’s anointed: but, I pray thee, take thou now the spear that is at his bolster, and the cruse of water, and let us go.
May the Lord prevent me from raising my hand against the Lord's chosen one. But please, take the spear that's by his head and the water jug, and let's go.
David refuses to harm King Saul even when he has the perfect opportunity, because he respects that God chose Saul as king.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, King Saul is pursuing David out of jealousy, believing David might usurp his throne after David was anointed as the future king. David sneaks into Saul's camp at night and finds him sleeping, but he refuses to harm Saul because he views him as the Lord's anointed ruler. This event underscores David's commitment to God's sovereignty and his decision to let God resolve the conflict.
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