1 Samuel 24
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1 Samuel 24:5-7

5Afterward David’s conscience bothered him because he had cut off an edge of Saul’s robe.

6He said to his men, “May the Lord keep me far away from doing such a thing to my lord, who is the Lord’s chosen one, by extending my hand against him. After all, he is the Lord’s chosen one.”

7David restrained his men with these words and did not allow them to rise up against Saul. Then Saul left the cave and started down the road.

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