But Saul said, "Not a man shall be put to death this day, for today the LORD has accomplished salvation in Israel."
1 Samuel 11:13
Surrounding context
11:12 Then the people said to Samuel, "Who is he who said, "Shall Saul reign over us?' Bring the men, that we may put them to death."
11:13 But Saul said, "Not a man shall be put to death this day, for today the LORD has accomplished salvation in Israel."
11:14 Then Samuel said to the people, "Come, let us go to Gilgal and renew the kingdom there."