On the contrary. He maintained the greatest respect for Saul’s position as God’s anointed, refusing to strike back at Saul when an opportunity presented itself. ​ — 1 Sam.
عَلَى ٱلْعَكْسِ ،‏ حَافَظَ دَاوُدُ عَلَى ٱحْتِرَامِهِ ٱلْعَمِيقِ لِمَرْكَزِ شَاوُلَ كَمَسِيحٍ لِيَهْوَه ،‏ رَافِضًا ٱلِٱنْتِقَامَ مِنْهُ حِينَ سَنَحَتْ لَهُ ٱلْفُرْصَةُ .‏ —‏ ١ صم ٢٤ :‏ ​ ٢ -‏ ٧‏ .‏