7 Bible Verses about Mercy, Examples Of

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1 Samuel 11:13

But Saul said, “Not a man shall be put to death this day, for today the Lord has accomplished deliverance in Israel.”

1 Samuel 26:9

But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can stretch out his hand against the Lord’s anointed and be without guilt?”

2 Samuel 19:22

David then said, “What have I to do with you, O sons of Zeruiah, that you should this day be an adversary to me? Should any man be put to death in Israel today? For do I not know that I am king over Israel today?”

1 Kings 1:52

Solomon said, “If he is a worthy man, not one of his hairs will fall to the ground; but if wickedness is found in him, he will die.”

2 Kings 6:22

He answered, “You shall not kill them. Would you kill those you have taken captive with your sword and with your bow? Set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink and go to their master.”

Luke 9:55

But He turned and rebuked them, [and said, “You do not know what kind of spirit you are of;

John 8:7

But when they persisted in asking Him, He straightened up, and said to them, “He who is without sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.”

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