He took his life in his hands when he struck down the Philistine, and the LORD worked a great salvation for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced, so why would you sin against innocent blood by killing David for no reason?" Cross References Matthew 27:4 "I have sinned by betraying innocent blood," he said. "What is that to us?" they replied. "You bear the responsibility." Deuteronomy 19:10 Thus innocent blood will not be shed in the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, so that you will not be guilty of bloodshed. Judges 9:17 for my father fought for you and risked his life to deliver you from the hand of Midian, Judges 12:3 When I saw that you would not save me, I risked my life and crossed over to the Ammonites, and the LORD delivered them into my hand. Why then have you come today to fight against me?" 1 Samuel 11:13 But Saul ordered, "No one shall be put to death this day, for today the LORD has worked salvation in Israel." 1 Samuel 17:49 Then David reached into his bag, took out a stone, and slung it, striking the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground. 1 Samuel 17:50 Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him. 1 Samuel 19:6 Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan and swore an oath: "As surely as the LORD lives, David will not be put to death." 1 Samuel 20:32 "Why must he be put to death?" Jonathan replied. "What has he done?" 1 Samuel 22:14 Ahimelech answered the king, "Who among all your servants is as faithful as David, the king's son-in-law, the captain of your bodyguard who is honored in your house? 1 Samuel 28:21 When the woman came to Saul and saw how distraught he was, she said to him, "Look, your maidservant has obeyed your voice. I took my life in my hands and did as you told me. 2 Samuel 23:10 but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. 1 Chronicles 11:14 But Eleazar and David stationed themselves in the middle of the field and defended it. They struck down the Philistines, and the LORD brought about a great victory. Psalm 94:21 They band together against the righteous and condemn the innocent to death. Psalm 119:109 I constantly take my life in my hands, yet I do not forget Your law. Treasury of Scripture For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the LORD worked a great salvation for all Israel: you saw it, and did rejoice: why then will you sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause? put his life 1 Samuel 28:21 Judges 9:17 Judges 12:3 slew 1 Samuel 17:49-51 wrought 1 Samuel 11:13 1 Samuel 14:45 1 Samuel 17:52,53 sin against innocent 1 Samuel 20:32 Jeremiah 26:15 Matthew 27:4,24 without a cause Psalm 25:3 Psalm 69:4 John 15:25 |