1 Samuel 26:9
26:9 But David said to Abishai, “Don’t kill him! Who can extend his hand against the Lord’s chosen one 1 and remain guiltless?”
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 tn Heb “anointed” (also in vv. 11, 16, 23).