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Respect for God's Anointed
Commentators explain that David's refusal to harm Saul was rooted in his profound respect for a sacred office. David refers to Saul twice as "Jehovah's anointed." This title signifies that Saul was chosen and consecrated by God's own command. Therefore, to strike Saul would be to strike out against God's chosen authority, an act David considered with abhorrence.
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1 Samuel
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John Gill
On 1 Samuel 24:6
17th Century
Pastor
And he said unto his men
When he returned and brought the skirt of Saul's garment in his hand; or else he said this …
Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 24:1–7
17th Century
Minister
God delivered Saul into David's hand. It was an opportunity given to David to exercise faith and patience. He had a promise of the kingdom, but no …