1 Samuel 24:7So David checked his men with these words, and didn't allow them to rise against Saul. Saul rose up out of the cave, and went on his way.
The setting
En Gedi caves, Israel, ~1020 BC. David and 600 fugitives hide in limestone caves while King Saul hunts them with 3,000 soldiers...
The emotion here: recording divine restraint with amazement
The original word
kala (כָּלָא) — to restrain, hold back by force of will
Why it matters
En Gedi's caves are so deep that Saul couldn't see David's men in the darkness
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Samuel 24:7
David's men thought this was GOD delivering Saul into their hands - David had to override their theology
Common misconceptionPeople think David was just being nice. Actually, he believed touching God's anointed king would bring a curse on himself and his family.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Samuel 24:7
Bible Genome reading
1 Samuel 24:7 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Samuel 24:7 comes from the book of 1 Samuel, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include leadership, restraint. Notable phrases: checked his men; didn't allow them.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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