1 Samuel 26:11

26:11 But may the Lord prevent me from extending my hand against the Lord’s chosen one! Now take the spear by Saul’s head and the jug of water, and let’s get out of here!”

1 Samuel 26:16

26:16 This failure on your part isn’t good! ¹  As surely as the Lord lives, you people who have not protected your lord, the Lord’s chosen one, are as good as dead! ²  Now look where the king’s spear and the jug of water that was by his head are!”

1 Samuel 26:23

26:23 The Lord rewards each man for his integrity and loyalty. ³  Even though today the Lord delivered you into my hand, I was not willing to extend my hand against the Lord’s chosen one.

[26:16]  ¹ tn Heb “Not good [is] this thing which you have done.”

[26:16]  ² tn Heb “you are sons of death.”

[26:23]  ³ tn Heb “and the Lord returns to the man his righteousness and his faithfulness.”