Add parallel Print Page Options

And David and Abishai came to the people by night, and behold, Saul lay sleeping within the wagon-defence, and his spear stuck in the ground at his head; and Abner and the people lay round about him.

And Abishai said to David, God has delivered thine enemy into thy hand this day; and now let me smite him, I pray thee, with the spear, even to the ground once, and I will not do it the second time.

And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not; for who can stretch forth his hand against Jehovah's anointed, and be guiltless?

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

KJV Kids Study Bible Soft leather-look, blue/green
KJV Kids Study Bible Soft leather-look, blue/green
Retail: $39.95
Our Price: $18.96
Save: $20.99 (53%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
ESV Study Bible, Black Genuine Leather
ESV Study Bible, Black Genuine Leather
Retail: $114.99
Our Price: $49.99
Save: $65.00 (57%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ESV Student Study Bible, Trutone, Green with Mosaic Cross Design
ESV Student Study Bible, Trutone, Green with Mosaic Cross Design
Retail: $44.99
Our Price: $16.78
Save: $28.21 (63%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars