"And he said unto his men, Jehovah forbid that I should do this thing unto my lord, Jehovah's anointed, to put forth my hand against him, seeing he is Jehovah's anointed. So David checked his men with these words, and suffered them not to rise against Saul. And Saul rose up out of the cave, and went on his way." I Samuel 24:6-7
<p>Illustration of David standing over the sleeping body of Saul. David holds his hand out to stop his soldier from hurting Saul. The soldier has his sword drawn. Saul is reclining on a mat. Two spears, a sword, shield, and some dishes lay around the tree behind Saul. A soldier is asleep in the entrance of the cave.

David Spares Saul's Life as He Sleeps in a Cave

"And he said unto his men, Jehovah forbid that I should do this thing unto my lord, Jehovah's anointed,…

This late 19th Century Dress is shown front and back. It is designed with puffed sleeves and a bow on the chest. The skirt part of the dress has a slit on the side tied with three bows.

Late 19th Century Dress

This late 19th Century Dress is shown front and back. It is designed with puffed sleeves and a bow on…

"Little girl's skirt." -Beard, 1906

Cone Puppet Hat

"Little girl's skirt." -Beard, 1906

This is an early 20th century lady's outfit. It consists of a long top and a long skirt that is split at the side.

Early 20th Century Lady's Outfit

This is an early 20th century lady's outfit. It consists of a long top and a long skirt that is split…

An illustration of a man tugging on a woman's skirt.

Man Tugging on Woman's Skirt

An illustration of a man tugging on a woman's skirt.

Reynard's aunt, Rukenaw the ape speaks on behalf of Reynard at the court.

Reynard the Fox: Rukenaw the Ape

Reynard's aunt, Rukenaw the ape speaks on behalf of Reynard at the court.

A skirt guard or coat guard is a device fitted over the rear wheel of a bicycle to prevent a long skirt, coat or other trailing clothes or luggage catching in the wheel, or in the gap between the rim and the brakes.

Bicycle Riding Skirt

A skirt guard or coat guard is a device fitted over the rear wheel of a bicycle to prevent a long skirt,…

This coat and skirt is a late 19th century design with puffed sleeves.

Coat and Skirt

This coat and skirt is a late 19th century design with puffed sleeves.

This coat and skirt is a late 19th century design with puffed sleeves. It is shown front and back.

Coat and Skirt

This coat and skirt is a late 19th century design with puffed sleeves. It is shown front and back.

This double breasted coat and skirt is a late 19th century design with puffed sleeves.

Double Breasted Coat and Skirt

This double breasted coat and skirt is a late 19th century design with puffed sleeves.

This double breasted coat and skirt is a late 19th century design with puffed sleeves. It is shown front and back.

Double Breasted Coat and Skirt

This double breasted coat and skirt is a late 19th century design with puffed sleeves. It is shown front…

This long rippled skirt is a late 19th century design. It has a ruffle like material that drapes the front and back of the skirt.

Long Rippled Skirt

This long rippled skirt is a late 19th century design. It has a ruffle like material that drapes the…

"Tailored shirt waist and skirt." &mdash;Kinne, 1920

Tailored clothes

"Tailored shirt waist and skirt." —Kinne, 1920

"A complete dress, with the exception of sides and sleeves, in which case it was either made to fit closely about the person both before and behind, and then was continued to form a loose and flowing skirt of ample proportions and great length, or with a similar skirt the upper part of the dress also hung loosely." &mdash; Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Viollet-le-Duc

"A complete dress, with the exception of sides and sleeves, in which case it was either made to fit…

Woman pointing to left.

Woman pointing

Woman pointing to left.

A cartoon of a woman wearing a ruffled dress.

Woman with Ruffled Skirt

A cartoon of a woman wearing a ruffled dress.