In 1 Samuel 26:9-11, David repeats the same reasoning — he will not touch the LORD's anointed, reinforcing his reverence.

In 1 Samuel 10:1, Samuel anoints Saul as king—this anointing is why David calls Saul 'the LORD's anointed'.

In 1 Samuel 26:11, David repeats the same principle: he will not lay a hand on the LORD's anointed, reinforcing his restraint.

In 1 Samuel 26:23, David again declares he would not lay a hand on the LORD's anointed, echoing his earlier conviction.

In 1 Samuel 25:13, David arms for vengeance against Nabal—contrasting his impulsive anger with the restraint shown toward Saul.

In 1 Samuel 26:16, David rebukes Abner for failing to guard the LORD's anointed, applying the same standard to others.

In 1 Samuel 25:28, Abigail predicts David's dynasty—his deference to Saul shows trust in God's timing for the throne.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:15, believers are told not to repay evil—David's action exemplifies this command toward Saul.

In Romans 13:2, resisting authority opposes God's appointment—David refrains from resisting Saul despite persecution.

In Romans 13:1, Paul calls for submission to governing authorities—David honors Saul as God's appointed king.

In Romans 12:14-21, Paul instructs not to repay evil—David's refusal to harm Saul embodies this non-retaliation principle.

In Matthew 5:44, Jesus commands love for enemies—David's restraint toward Saul exemplifies this ethic before it was taught.

In 2 Samuel 1:14, David condemns the Amalekite for killing the LORD's anointed — consistent with his own refusal here.

In Lamentations 4:20, 'the LORD's anointed' is captured, echoing the same title David uses for Saul and deepening the tragedy of harming God's chosen.

In 2 Samuel 19:21, Abishai argues that cursing the LORD's anointed (David) deserves death, reflecting the same principle of inviolability.

In Exodus 22:28, the law forbids cursing a ruler—David goes further by not even harming God's anointed.

In Job 31:30, Job avoids cursing his enemy — David's restraint here shows the same refusal to speak or act against Saul.

In Job 31:29, Job disclaims rejoicing over an enemy's calamity — David's refusal to harm Saul exemplifies this righteous attitude.