In 1 Samuel 26:16, David rebukes Abner for failing to guard 'the LORD's anointed'—the same event's sequel.

In 1 Samuel 26:23, David restates his refusal to stretch out his hand against the LORD's anointed, reinforcing the same principle.

1 Samuel 24:6 records David's identical refusal to harm 'the LORD's anointed'—reinforcing his consistent reverence across both episodes.

1 Samuel 24:12 has David appealing to God as judge—echoing the same principle of leaving vengeance to the LORD.

In 1 Samuel 10:1, Samuel anoints Saul as king, establishing why David calls him 'the LORD's anointed' here.

In 2 Samuel 1:14, David asks the Amalekite why he was not afraid to kill the LORD's anointed, directly echoing his own refusal here.

In 2 Samuel 1:16, David declares the Amalekite's blood is on his head for killing the LORD's anointed—same principle applied in judgment.

In 2 Samuel 23:17, David refuses to drink water risked by his men—similar reverence for what is consecrated.