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Brenton's Septuagint
1 Samuel 24:22
Now then swear to me by the Lord, that thou wilt not destroy my seed after me, that thou wilt not blot out my name from the house of my father.
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Christian Standard Bible®
So David swore to Saul. Then Saul went back home, and David and his men went up to the stronghold.
So David swore to Saul. Then Saul went back home, and David and his men went up to the stronghold.
Hebrew Names Version
David swore to Sha'ul. Sha'ul went home; but David and his men got them up to the stronghold.
David swore to Sha'ul. Sha'ul went home; but David and his men got them up to the stronghold.
King James Version
And David sware unto Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men gat them up unto the hold.
And David sware unto Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men gat them up unto the hold.
Lexham English Bible
So David swore this on oath to Saul, and Saul went to his house, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.
So David swore this on oath to Saul, and Saul went to his house, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.
English Standard Version
And David swore this to Saul. Then Saul went home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.
And David swore this to Saul. Then Saul went home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.
New Century Version
So David made the promise to Saul. Then Saul went back home, and David and his men went up to their hideout.
So David made the promise to Saul. Then Saul went back home, and David and his men went up to their hideout.
New English Translation
David promised Saul this on oath. Then Saul went to his house, and David and his men went up to the stronghold.
David promised Saul this on oath. Then Saul went to his house, and David and his men went up to the stronghold.
Amplified Bible
David gave Saul his oath; and Saul went home, but David and his men went up to the mountain stronghold.
David gave Saul his oath; and Saul went home, but David and his men went up to the mountain stronghold.
New American Standard Bible
And David swore an oath to Saul. Then Saul went to his home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.
And David swore an oath to Saul. Then Saul went to his home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.
Geneva Bible (1587)
So Dauid sware vnto Saul, and Saul went home: but Dauid & his men went vp vnto ye hold.
So Dauid sware vnto Saul, and Saul went home: but Dauid & his men went vp vnto ye hold.
Legacy Standard Bible
So David swore to Saul. And Saul went to his home, but David and his men went up to the fortress.
So David swore to Saul. And Saul went to his home, but David and his men went up to the fortress.
Contemporary English Version
So David promised, and Saul went home. David and his men returned to their hideout.
So David promised, and Saul went home. David and his men returned to their hideout.
Complete Jewish Bible
So swear to me by Adonai that you will not kill my descendants after I die or blot out my name from my father's family." David swore to Sha'ul, and Sha'ul went home, but David and his men went back up to the stronghold.
So swear to me by Adonai that you will not kill my descendants after I die or blot out my name from my father's family." David swore to Sha'ul, and Sha'ul went home, but David and his men went back up to the stronghold.
Darby Translation
And David swore to Saul. And Saul went home; and David and his men went up to the stronghold.
And David swore to Saul. And Saul went home; and David and his men went up to the stronghold.
Easy-to-Read Version
So David made a promise to Saul. He promised that he would not kill Saul's family. Then Saul went back home. David and his men went back up to the fort.
So David made a promise to Saul. He promised that he would not kill Saul's family. Then Saul went back home. David and his men went back up to the fort.
George Lamsa Translation
So David swore to Saul. And Saul went to his home; but David and the men who were with him went up to Mizpeh.
So David swore to Saul. And Saul went to his home; but David and the men who were with him went up to Mizpeh.
Good News Translation
David promised that he would. Then Saul went back home, and David and his men went back to their hiding place.
David promised that he would. Then Saul went back home, and David and his men went back to their hiding place.
Literal Translation
And David swore to Saul. And Saul went to his house, and David and his men went up into the stronghold.
And David swore to Saul. And Saul went to his house, and David and his men went up into the stronghold.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And Dauid sware vnto Saul. Then wente Saul home, but Dauid gat him vp with his men vnto the castell.
And Dauid sware vnto Saul. Then wente Saul home, but Dauid gat him vp with his men vnto the castell.
American Standard Version
And David sware unto Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men gat them up unto the stronghold.
And David sware unto Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men gat them up unto the stronghold.
Bible in Basic English
And David gave Saul his oath. And Saul went back to his house; but David and his men went up to their safe place.
And David gave Saul his oath. And Saul went back to his house; but David and his men went up to their safe place.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Dauid sware vnto Saul, & Saul went home: But Dauid and his men gat them vp vnto the holde.
And Dauid sware vnto Saul, & Saul went home: But Dauid and his men gat them vp vnto the holde.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And David swore unto Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men got them up unto the stronghold.
And David swore unto Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men got them up unto the stronghold.
King James Version (1611)
And Dauid sware vnto Saul, and Saul went home: but Dauid and his men gate them vp vnto the holde.
And Dauid sware vnto Saul, and Saul went home: but Dauid and his men gate them vp vnto the holde.
English Revised Version
And David sware unto Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men gat them up unto the hold.
And David sware unto Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men gat them up unto the hold.
Berean Standard Bible
So David gave his oath to Saul. Then Saul returned home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.
So David gave his oath to Saul. Then Saul returned home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Dauid swoor to Saul. Therfor Saul yede in to his hows, and Dauid and hise men stieden to sikire placis.
And Dauid swoor to Saul. Therfor Saul yede in to his hows, and Dauid and hise men stieden to sikire placis.
Young's Literal Translation
And David sweareth to Saul, and Saul goeth unto his house, and David and his men have gone up unto the fortress.
And David sweareth to Saul, and Saul goeth unto his house, and David and his men have gone up unto the fortress.
Update Bible Version
And David swore to Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men got up to the stronghold.
And David swore to Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men got up to the stronghold.
Webster's Bible Translation
And David swore to Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men repaired to the hold.
And David swore to Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men repaired to the hold.
World English Bible
David swore to Saul. Saul went home; but David and his men got them up to the stronghold.
David swore to Saul. Saul went home; but David and his men got them up to the stronghold.
New King James Version
So David swore to Saul. And Saul went home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.
So David swore to Saul. And Saul went home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.
New Living Translation
So David promised this to Saul with an oath. Then Saul went home, but David and his men went back to their stronghold.
So David promised this to Saul with an oath. Then Saul went home, but David and his men went back to their stronghold.
New Life Bible
David gave Saul his promise, and Saul went home. But David and his men went up to the safe place.
David gave Saul his promise, and Saul went home. But David and his men went up to the safe place.
New Revised Standard
So David swore this to Saul. Then Saul went home; but David and his men went up to the stronghold.
So David swore this to Saul. Then Saul went home; but David and his men went up to the stronghold.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
So David sware unto Saul, - and Saul departed unto his own house, but, David and his men, went up on the stronghold.
So David sware unto Saul, - and Saul departed unto his own house, but, David and his men, went up on the stronghold.
Douay-Rheims Bible
(24-23) And David swore to Saul. So Saul went home: and David and his men went up into safer places.
(24-23) And David swore to Saul. So Saul went home: and David and his men went up into safer places.
Revised Standard Version
And David swore this to Saul. Then Saul went home; but David and his men went up to the stronghold.
And David swore this to Saul. Then Saul went home; but David and his men went up to the stronghold.
THE MESSAGE
David promised Saul. Then Saul went home and David and his men went up to their wilderness refuge.
David promised Saul. Then Saul went home and David and his men went up to their wilderness refuge.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
David swore to Saul. And Saul went to his home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.
David swore to Saul. And Saul went to his home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.
Contextual Overview
16 The Lord be judge and umpire between me and thee, the Lord look upon and judge my cause, and rescue me out of thy hand. 17 And it came to pass when David had finished speaking these words to Saul, that Saul said, Is this thy voice, Son David? And Saul lifted up his voice, and wept. 18 And Saul said to David, Thou art more righteous that I, for thou hast recompensed me good, but I have recompensed thee evil. 19 And thou hast told me to-day what good thou hast done me, how the Lord shut me up into thy hands to-day, and thou didst not slay me. 20 And if any one should find his enemy in distress, and should send him forth in a good way, then the Lord will reward him good, as thou has done this day. 21 And now, behold, I know that thou shalt surely reign, and the kingdom of Israel shall be established in thy hand. 22 Now then swear to me by the Lord, that thou wilt not destroy my seed after me, that thou wilt not blot out my name from the house of my father.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
David and: Proverbs 26:24, Proverbs 26:25, Matthew 10:16, Matthew 10:17, John 2:24
the hold: 1 Samuel 23:29
Reciprocal: Genesis 21:23 - swear Leviticus 5:4 - to do evil Joshua 2:12 - that ye will 1 Samuel 26:25 - So David 2 Samuel 19:39 - returned 2 Samuel 23:14 - an hold 1 Chronicles 12:8 - into the hold
Cross-References
Genesis 24:2
And Abraam said to his servant the elder of his house, who had rule over all his possessions, Put thy hand under my thigh,
And Abraam said to his servant the elder of his house, who had rule over all his possessions, Put thy hand under my thigh,
Genesis 24:3
and I will adjure thee by the Lord the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou take not a wife for my son Isaac from the daughters of the Chananites, with whom I dwell, in the midst of them.
and I will adjure thee by the Lord the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou take not a wife for my son Isaac from the daughters of the Chananites, with whom I dwell, in the midst of them.
Genesis 24:9
And the servant put his hand under the thigh of his master Abraam, and swore to him concerning this matter.
And the servant put his hand under the thigh of his master Abraam, and swore to him concerning this matter.
Genesis 24:10
And the servant took ten camels of his master’s camels, and he took of all the goods of his master with him, and he arose and went into Mesopotamia to the city of Nachor.
And the servant took ten camels of his master’s camels, and he took of all the goods of his master with him, and he arose and went into Mesopotamia to the city of Nachor.
Genesis 24:11
And he rested his camels without the city by the well of water towards evening, when damsels go forth to draw water.
And he rested his camels without the city by the well of water towards evening, when damsels go forth to draw water.
Genesis 24:12
And he said, O Lord God of my master Abraam, prosper my way before me to day, and deal mercifully with my master Abraam.
And he said, O Lord God of my master Abraam, prosper my way before me to day, and deal mercifully with my master Abraam.
Genesis 24:15
And it came to pass before he had done speaking in his mind, that behold, Rebecca the daughter of Bathuel, the son of Melcha, the wife of Nachor, and the same the brother of Abraam, came forth, having a water-pot on her shoulders.
And it came to pass before he had done speaking in his mind, that behold, Rebecca the daughter of Bathuel, the son of Melcha, the wife of Nachor, and the same the brother of Abraam, came forth, having a water-pot on her shoulders.
Genesis 24:16
And the virgin was very beautiful in appearance, she was a virgin, a man had not known her; and she went down to the well, and filled her water-pot, and came up.
And the virgin was very beautiful in appearance, she was a virgin, a man had not known her; and she went down to the well, and filled her water-pot, and came up.
Genesis 24:19
And she said, I will also draw water for thy camels, till they shall all have drunk.
And she said, I will also draw water for thy camels, till they shall all have drunk.
Genesis 24:23
And he asked her, and said, Whose daughter art thou? Tell me if there is room for us to lodge with thy father.
And he asked her, and said, Whose daughter art thou? Tell me if there is room for us to lodge with thy father.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And David sware unto Saul,.... That he would not cut, off his posterity; which oath he religiously observed, in sparing Mephibosheth, 2 Samuel 21:7, and in punishing the murderers of Ishbosheth, 2 Samuel 4:12; and as for the seven sons of Saul, delivered up to the Gibeonites, 2 Samuel 21:6, it may be questioned whether they were his genuine legitimate offspring; and if they were, it was by the appointment and command of God, and according to his will and pleasure they were executed, who is not bound by the oaths of men, and to whom they must be submitted, 2 Samuel 21:1;
and Saul went home; to his palace in Gibeah:
but David and his men got them up unto the hold; in Engedi, 1 Samuel 23:29; not trusting to Saul, whose inconstancy, perfidy, cruel hatred, and malice, David full well knew; and therefore thought it not safe to return to his own house, nor to dwell in the open country, but in the wilderness, and among the rocks, and in the caves there, such as were in the wilderness of Engedi; and here, and at this time, he penned the fifty seventh psalm, see Psalms 57:1.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Saul does not appear to have invited David to return to Gibeah, or to have given him any security of doing so with safety. David, with his intuitive sagacity, perceived that the softening of Saul’s feelings was only momentary, and that the situation remained unchanged.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Samuel 24:22. Saul went home — Confounded at a sense of his own baseness, and overwhelmed with a sense of David's generosity.
David and his men gat them up unto the hold. — Went up to Mizpeh, according to the Syriac and Arabic. David could not trust Saul with his life; the utmost he could expect from him was that he should cease from persecuting him; but even this was too much to expect from a man of such a character as Saul. He was no longer under the Divine guidance; an evil spirit had full dominion over his soul. What God fills not, the devil will occupy.
