1 Samuel 24:5-7

International Standard Version

⁵ Afterwards, David’s conscience bothered him because he had cut off the corner of Saul’s robe. ⁶ He told his men, “God forbid that I should do this thing to your majesty, the Lord’s anointed, by stretching out my hand against him, since he’s the Lord’s anointed.” ⁷ David restrained his men with his^[a] words and did not allow them to rebel against Saul. Saul got up from the cave and started off.^[b]