Thematic Bible
1 Samuel 24:1 (show verse)
And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi.
1 Samuel 24:2 (show verse)
Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and went to seek David and his men upon the rocks of the wild goats.
1 Samuel 24:3 (show verse)
And he came to the sheepcotes by the way, where there was a cave; and Saul went in to relieve himself: and David and his men remained in the recesses of the cave.
Cave » En-gedi
Caves » Mentioned in scripture » En-gedi
Caves » Often capacious
Caves » Were used as » Resting places
En-gedi » Cave of
Feet » Sleep expressed by covering
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Magnanimity » Instances of » David, to saul
saul » King of israel » Pursues david to en-gedi
Self-control » Of david
Sheep » Flocks of » Kept in folds or cotes
Shepherd » Keeps the flocks in folds
Caves » Mentioned in scripture » En-gedi
Caves » Often capacious
Caves » Were used as » Resting places
En-gedi » Cave of
Feet » Sleep expressed by covering
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Magnanimity » Instances of » David, to saul
saul » King of israel » Pursues david to en-gedi
Self-control » Of david
Sheep » Flocks of » Kept in folds or cotes
Shepherd » Keeps the flocks in folds
1 Samuel 24:4 (show verse)
And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the LORD said unto you, Behold, I will deliver your enemy into your hand, that you may do to him as it shall seem good unto you. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul's robe stealthily.
1 Samuel 24:5 (show verse)
And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart troubled him, because he had cut off Saul's robe.
Cave » En-gedi
Conscience » Instances of » Of david » For having cut off saul's skirt
Heart » Renewed » Tender
character of the renewed Heart » Tender
Hyke or upper garment » Was the garment » Of saul which david cut
Integrity » Instances of » David, in self-reproach for the cutting of saul's robe
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Magnanimity » Instances of » David, to saul
saul » King of israel » Pursues david to en-gedi
saul » King of israel » His life spared by david
Self-control » Of david
Conscience » Instances of » Of david » For having cut off saul's skirt
Heart » Renewed » Tender
character of the renewed Heart » Tender
Hyke or upper garment » Was the garment » Of saul which david cut
Integrity » Instances of » David, in self-reproach for the cutting of saul's robe
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Magnanimity » Instances of » David, to saul
saul » King of israel » Pursues david to en-gedi
saul » King of israel » His life spared by david
Self-control » Of david
1 Samuel 24:6 (show verse)
And he said unto his men, The LORD forbid that I should do this thing unto my master, the LORD'S anointed, to stretch forth my hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the LORD.
sacred Anointing » Those who partook of » Not to be injured or insulted
Cave » En-gedi
Citizens » Loyal » David
Civic duties » To honour rulers
Kings » Called the lord's anointed
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Loyalty » Instances of » David
Magnanimity » Instances of » David, to saul
Respect » Due to rulers
Reverence » For parents » For rulers
Reverence » For kings
Rulers' » Of israel » To be reverenced
saul » King of israel » Pursues david to en-gedi
saul » King of israel » His life spared by david
Self-control » Of david
Social duties » In relation to food in relation to speech » To honour rulers
The Nation » Ps 137; ro 13 miscellaneous topics relating to, government, kings, rulers, etc » To honour rulers
Cave » En-gedi
Citizens » Loyal » David
Civic duties » To honour rulers
Kings » Called the lord's anointed
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Loyalty » Instances of » David
Magnanimity » Instances of » David, to saul
Respect » Due to rulers
Reverence » For parents » For rulers
Reverence » For kings
Rulers' » Of israel » To be reverenced
saul » King of israel » Pursues david to en-gedi
saul » King of israel » His life spared by david
Self-control » Of david
Social duties » In relation to food in relation to speech » To honour rulers
The Nation » Ps 137; ro 13 miscellaneous topics relating to, government, kings, rulers, etc » To honour rulers
1 Samuel 24:7 (show verse)
So David restrained his servants with these words, and allowed them not to rise against Saul. But Saul rose up out of the cave, and went on his way.
Cave » En-gedi
Citizens » Loyal » David
David » King of israel » Meekness of
Forgiveness of injuries » Exemplified
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Loyalty » Instances of » David
Magnanimity » Instances of » David, to saul
saul » King of israel » His life spared by david
Self-control » Of david
Citizens » Loyal » David
David » King of israel » Meekness of
Forgiveness of injuries » Exemplified
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Loyalty » Instances of » David
Magnanimity » Instances of » David, to saul
saul » King of israel » His life spared by david
Self-control » Of david
1 Samuel 24:8 (show verse)
David also arose afterward, and went out of the cave, and called after Saul, saying, My lord the king. And when Saul looked behind him, David stooped with his face to the earth, and bowed himself.
Cave » En-gedi
Citizens » Loyal » David
Kings » Approached with greatest reverence
Kings » Should be » Reverenced
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Loyalty » Instances of » David
Magnanimity » Instances of » David, to saul
saul » King of israel » His life spared by david
Self-control » Of david
Citizens » Loyal » David
Kings » Approached with greatest reverence
Kings » Should be » Reverenced
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Loyalty » Instances of » David
Magnanimity » Instances of » David, to saul
saul » King of israel » His life spared by david
Self-control » Of david
1 Samuel 24:9 (show verse)
And David said to Saul, Why hear you men's words, saying, Behold, David seeks your hurt?
1 Samuel 24:10 (show verse)
Behold, this day your eyes have seen how that the LORD had delivered you today into my hand in the cave: and some bade me kill you: but my eye spared you; and I said, I will not put forth my hand against my lord; for he is the LORD'S anointed.
Citizens » Loyal » David
Enemies » The lives of, to be spared
Forgiveness » Instances of » David forgives saul
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Loyalty » Instances of » David
Magnanimity » Instances of » David, to saul
Mercy » Instances of » David, to saul
Revenge » Keep others from taking
Self-control » Of david
Enemies » The lives of, to be spared
Forgiveness » Instances of » David forgives saul
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Loyalty » Instances of » David
Magnanimity » Instances of » David, to saul
Mercy » Instances of » David, to saul
Revenge » Keep others from taking
Self-control » Of david
1 Samuel 24:11 (show verse)
Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of your robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of your robe, and killed you not, know you and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in my hand, and I have not sinned against you; yet you hunt my soul to take it.
1 Samuel 24:12 (show verse)
The LORD judge between me and you, and the LORD avenge me of you: but my hand shall not be upon you.
1 Samuel 24:13 (show verse)
As says the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceeds from the wicked: but my hand shall not be upon you.
1 Samuel 24:14 (show verse)
After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom do you pursue? after a dead dog, after a flea.
1 Samuel 24:15 (show verse)
The LORD therefore be judge, and judge between me and you, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of your hand.
1 Samuel 24:16 (show verse)
And it came to pass, when David had made an end of speaking these words unto Saul, that Saul said, Is this your voice, my son David? And Saul lifted up his voice, and wept.
1 Samuel 24:17 (show verse)
And he said to David, you are more righteous than I: for you have rewarded me with good, whereas I have rewarded you with evil.
Good for evil » Examples of returning » David
Good for evil » Returning » David, to saul
Ingratitude » Exemplified » saul
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Love » Good for evil examples of returning » David
Mercy » Instances of » David, to saul
saul » King of israel » Saul's contrition for his bad faith
Unselfishness » Instances of » David
Good for evil » Returning » David, to saul
Ingratitude » Exemplified » saul
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Love » Good for evil examples of returning » David
Mercy » Instances of » David, to saul
saul » King of israel » Saul's contrition for his bad faith
Unselfishness » Instances of » David
1 Samuel 24:18 (show verse)
And you have shown this day how that you have dealt well with me: for when the LORD had delivered me into your hand, you killed me not.
1 Samuel 24:19 (show verse)
For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go away safe? therefore the LORD reward you with good for what you have done unto me this day.
1 Samuel 24:20 (show verse)
And now, behold, I know well that you shall surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in your hand.
1 Samuel 24:21 (show verse)
Swear now therefore unto me by the LORD, that you will not cut off my descendants after me, and that you will not destroy my name out of my father's house.
1 Samuel 24:22 (show verse)
And David swore unto Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men got themselves up unto the stronghold.