Question 6
David'The Lord forbid that I should put forth my hand against the Lord's anointed'. By this statement, David meant that he
- A.preferred dying to striking Saul
- B.wanted Saul to die fighting on the battle field
- C.wanted Saul to surrender unconditionally
- D.wished that God should be the arbitrator between him and Saul
- E.wished Saul to live forever.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (wished that God should be the arbitrator between him and Saul)
Explanation
David left Saul's fate to God: "the Lord will smite him; or his day shall come to die" (1 Samuel 26:10-11; 24:12).