1 Samuel 26:9 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Bible Comments

Destroy him not, &c. — Though Saul be a tyrant, yet he is our Lord and king; and I, though designed king, as yet am his subject; and therefore cannot kill him without sin, nor will I consent that thou shouldst do it.

1 Samuel 26:9

9 And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth his hand against the LORD'S anointed, and be guiltless?