1 Samuel 26:9
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King James Version (modern wording)
And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth his hand against the LORD's anointed, and be guiltless?
1 Samuel 26:9 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not; for who can put forth his hand against Jehovah’s anointed, and be guiltless?
1 Samuel 26:9 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can lift a hand against the LORD’s anointed and be guiltless?”
1 Samuel 26:9 (BSB)
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What does 1 Samuel 26:9 say?
1 Samuel 26:9 in modern King James wording reads: "And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth his hand against the LORD's anointed, and be guiltless?"
Where is 1 Samuel 26:9 found in the Bible?
1 Samuel 26:9 is verse 9 of chapter 26 of the book of 1 Samuel, in the Old Testament. 1 Samuel has 31 chapters.
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