OLD TESTAMENT

1 Samuel 24:7

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So David checked his men with these words, and didn’t allow them to rise against Saul. Saul rose up out of the cave, and went on his way.

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Verse 7. Anointed. He was chosen by God, and to be judge by him. Calmet.—Reges in ipsos imperium est Jovis. Hor.—David was not to mount the throne, till Saul was removed, by God’s ordinance. Worthington.

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