In 1 Sam 26:16, David rebukes Abner for failing to guard the LORD's anointed, reinforcing the sacredness of Saul.

In 1 Sam 26:23, David states he would not put out his hand against the LORD's anointed, directly echoing this verse.

In 1 Samuel 24:6, David uses the same words about not harming the LORD's anointed — reinforcing his consistent principle.

In 1 Samuel 24:7, David restrains his men from attacking Saul — same action as the restraint implied in 1 Samuel 26:9.

In 1 Sam 24:10, David earlier spares Saul's life in the cave, directly paralleling his refusal to harm the LORD's anointed here.

In 1 Sam 25:33, Abigail praises David for not taking vengeance, reflecting the same restraint shown toward Saul here.

In 1 Samuel 12:5, Samuel calls Saul 'the LORD's anointed' — confirming the title David honors in 1 Samuel 26:9.

In 2 Samuel 1:14, David condemns the Amalekite for killing the LORD's anointed — extending the same principle from 1 Samuel 26:9.

In 2 Samuel 1:16, David declares the Amalekite's guilt for killing the LORD's anointed, reinforcing the principle from 1 Samuel 26:9.

Psalm 105:15 commands not to touch God's anointed — the same divine protection David invokes in 1 Samuel 26:9.

In 2 Sam 19:21, Abishai applies the same 'LORD's anointed' logic to David, wanting to kill Shimei for cursing him.

Lamentations 4:20 mourns the capture of 'the LORD's anointed' — the same title David uses for Saul, highlighting the tragedy of harming God's chosen king.

Exodus 22:28 commands respect for rulers — David's refusal to harm Saul embodies this honor for divinely appointed authority.