Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Bible References

That i should

1 Samuel 24:6
He said to his men, “I swear before the Lord: I would never do such a thing to my lord, the Lord’s anointed. I will never lift my hand against him, since he is the Lord’s anointed.”
2 Samuel 1:14
David questioned him, “How is it that you were not afraid to lift your hand to destroy the Lord’s anointed?”

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