Book Title: Biblia, das ist: Die gantze H. Schrifft, Altes und Neues Testaments teutsch, Herrn Doct. Martin Luthers S. Mit den Summarien Herrn Johann Sauberti und beygefügtem vielfältigem, lehrreichem Nutzen aller und jeder Capiteln von Herrn D. Salomon Glassen, etc. ... Samt einer Vorrede Herrn Johann Michael Dilherrns ... Mit Chur- Fürstlichen Sächsischem Privilegio

Author: Luther, Martin, 1483-1546, tr.

Image Title: David Spares Saul's Life

Scripture Reference:

• 1 Samuel 24 (further images / scripture text)

Description: David emerges from a cave with a part of King Saul's cloak, which he had cut off moments ago while Saul was relieving himself in the cave. David was demonstrating his loyalty to Saul by showing that he abstained from killing him when given the chance. The image is flanked by Eve in the garden (left) and an allegorical figure representing the Church (right).

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