In the cave at Engedi, what did David do to Saul instead of killing him?
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Correct answer: He cut off a corner of Saul's robe
David had the opportunity to kill Saul while he was relieving himself in the cave, but he chose to only cut a corner of his robe. This was to prove to Saul that he had no intention of harming 'the Lord's anointed'.
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