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New Living Translation
1 Samuel 24:21
Now swear to me by the Lord that when that happens you will not kill my family and destroy my line of descendants!"
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Christian Standard Bible®
Therefore swear to me by the Lord that you will not cut off my descendants or wipe out my name from my father’s family.”
Therefore swear to me by the Lord that you will not cut off my descendants or wipe out my name from my father’s family.”
Hebrew Names Version
Swear now therefore to me by the LORD, that you will not cut off my seed after me, and that you will not destroy my name out of my father's house.
Swear now therefore to me by the LORD, that you will not cut off my seed after me, and that you will not destroy my name out of my father's house.
King James Version
Swear now therefore unto me by the Lord , that thou wilt not cut off my seed after me, and that thou wilt not destroy my name out of my father's house.
Swear now therefore unto me by the Lord , that thou wilt not cut off my seed after me, and that thou wilt not destroy my name out of my father's house.
Lexham English Bible
So then, swear to me by Yahweh that you will not cut off my descendants after me and that you will not wipe out my name from my father's house."
So then, swear to me by Yahweh that you will not cut off my descendants after me and that you will not wipe out my name from my father's house."
English Standard Version
Swear to me therefore by the Lord that you will not cut off my offspring after me, and that you will not destroy my name out of my father's house."
Swear to me therefore by the Lord that you will not cut off my offspring after me, and that you will not destroy my name out of my father's house."
New Century Version
Now swear to me by the Lord that you will not kill my descendants and that you won't wipe out my name from my father's family."
Now swear to me by the Lord that you will not kill my descendants and that you won't wipe out my name from my father's family."
New English Translation
So now swear to me in the Lord 's name that you will not kill my descendants after me or destroy my name from the house of my father."
So now swear to me in the Lord 's name that you will not kill my descendants after me or destroy my name from the house of my father."
Amplified Bible
"So now swear to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants after me and that you will not destroy my name from my father's household (extended family)."
"So now swear to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants after me and that you will not destroy my name from my father's household (extended family)."
New American Standard Bible
"So now swear to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants after me, and that you will not eliminate my name from my father's household."
"So now swear to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants after me, and that you will not eliminate my name from my father's household."
Geneva Bible (1587)
Sweare now therfore vnto me by the Lord, that thou wilt not destroy my seede after me, and that thou wilt not abolish my name out of my fathers house.
Sweare now therfore vnto me by the Lord, that thou wilt not destroy my seede after me, and that thou wilt not abolish my name out of my fathers house.
Legacy Standard Bible
So now swear to me by Yahweh that you will not cut off my seed after me and that you will not destroy my name from my father's household."
So now swear to me by Yahweh that you will not cut off my seed after me and that you will not destroy my name from my father's household."
Contemporary English Version
Promise me with the Lord as your witness, that you won't wipe out my descendants. Let them live to keep my family name alive.
Promise me with the Lord as your witness, that you won't wipe out my descendants. Let them live to keep my family name alive.
Complete Jewish Bible
Now I'm certain that you will indeed become king, and that the kingship of Isra'el will be established in your hands.
Now I'm certain that you will indeed become king, and that the kingship of Isra'el will be established in your hands.
Darby Translation
Swear now therefore to me by Jehovah, that thou wilt not cut off my seed after me, and that thou wilt not destroy my name out of my father's house.
Swear now therefore to me by Jehovah, that thou wilt not cut off my seed after me, and that thou wilt not destroy my name out of my father's house.
Easy-to-Read Version
Now make a promise to me with an oath using the Lord 's name. Promise that you will not kill my descendants, even after I die. Promise me that you will not erase my name from my father's family."
Now make a promise to me with an oath using the Lord 's name. Promise that you will not kill my descendants, even after I die. Promise me that you will not erase my name from my father's family."
George Lamsa Translation
Swear now therefore to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants after me and that you will not destroy my name out of my fathers house.
Swear now therefore to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants after me and that you will not destroy my name out of my fathers house.
Good News Translation
But promise me in the Lord 's name that you will spare my descendants, so that my name and my family's name will not be completely forgotten."
But promise me in the Lord 's name that you will spare my descendants, so that my name and my family's name will not be completely forgotten."
Literal Translation
And now, swear to me by Jehovah that you shall not cut off my seed after me, nor shall you destroy my name from the house of my father.
And now, swear to me by Jehovah that you shall not cut off my seed after me, nor shall you destroy my name from the house of my father.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
sweare now therfore vnto me by the LORDE, yt thou shalt not rote out my sede after me, nether destroie my name out of my fathers house.
sweare now therfore vnto me by the LORDE, yt thou shalt not rote out my sede after me, nether destroie my name out of my fathers house.
American Standard Version
Swear now therefore unto me by Jehovah, that thou wilt not cut off my seed after me, and that thou wilt not destroy my name out of my father's house.
Swear now therefore unto me by Jehovah, that thou wilt not cut off my seed after me, and that thou wilt not destroy my name out of my father's house.
Bible in Basic English
So give me your oath by the Lord, that you will not put an end to my seed after me or let my name be cut off from my father's family.
So give me your oath by the Lord, that you will not put an end to my seed after me or let my name be cut off from my father's family.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Swere nowe therfore vnto me by the Lorde, that thou shalt not destroy my seede after me, and that thou shalt not put my name out of my fathers house.
Swere nowe therfore vnto me by the Lorde, that thou shalt not destroy my seede after me, and that thou shalt not put my name out of my fathers house.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Swear now therefore unto me by the LORD, that thou wilt not cut off my seed after me, and that thou wilt not destroy my name out of my father's house.'
Swear now therefore unto me by the LORD, that thou wilt not cut off my seed after me, and that thou wilt not destroy my name out of my father's house.'
King James Version (1611)
Sweare now therefore vnto me by the Lord, that thou wilt not cut off my seede after mee, and that thou wilt not destroy my name out of my fathers house.
Sweare now therefore vnto me by the Lord, that thou wilt not cut off my seede after mee, and that thou wilt not destroy my name out of my fathers house.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And now, behold, I know that thou shalt surely reign, and the kingdom of Israel shall be established in thy hand.
And now, behold, I know that thou shalt surely reign, and the kingdom of Israel shall be established in thy hand.
English Revised Version
Swear now therefore unto me by the LORD, that thou wilt not cut off my seed after me, and that thou wilt not destroy my name out of my father’s house.
Swear now therefore unto me by the LORD, that thou wilt not cut off my seed after me, and that thou wilt not destroy my name out of my father’s house.
Berean Standard Bible
So now, swear to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants or wipe out my name from my father's house."
So now, swear to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants or wipe out my name from my father's house."
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
that thou do not a wei my seed aftir me, nether take a wey my name fro the hows of my fadir.
that thou do not a wei my seed aftir me, nether take a wey my name fro the hows of my fadir.
Young's Literal Translation
and, now, swear to me by Jehovah -- thou dost not cut off my seed after me, nor dost thou destroy my name from the house of my father.'
and, now, swear to me by Jehovah -- thou dost not cut off my seed after me, nor dost thou destroy my name from the house of my father.'
Update Bible Version
Swear now therefore to me by Yahweh, that you will not cut off my seed after me, and that you will not destroy my name out of my father's house.
Swear now therefore to me by Yahweh, that you will not cut off my seed after me, and that you will not destroy my name out of my father's house.
Webster's Bible Translation
Swear now therefore to me by the LORD, that thou wilt not cut off my seed after me, and that thou wilt not destroy my name out of my father's house.
Swear now therefore to me by the LORD, that thou wilt not cut off my seed after me, and that thou wilt not destroy my name out of my father's house.
World English Bible
Swear now therefore to me by Yahweh, that you will not cut off my seed after me, and that you will not destroy my name out of my father's house.
Swear now therefore to me by Yahweh, that you will not cut off my seed after me, and that you will not destroy my name out of my father's house.
New King James Version
Therefore swear now to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants after me, and that you will not destroy my name from my father's house."
Therefore swear now to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants after me, and that you will not destroy my name from my father's house."
New Life Bible
So promise to me by the Lord that you will not destroy my children after me. Promise that you will not destroy my name from my father's family."
So promise to me by the Lord that you will not destroy my children after me. Promise that you will not destroy my name from my father's family."
New Revised Standard
Swear to me therefore by the Lord that you will not cut off my descendants after me, and that you will not wipe out my name from my father's house."
Swear to me therefore by the Lord that you will not cut off my descendants after me, and that you will not wipe out my name from my father's house."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Now, therefore, swear unto me by Yahweh, that thou wilt not eat off my seed, after me, - and wilt not destroy my name out of the house my father.
Now, therefore, swear unto me by Yahweh, that thou wilt not eat off my seed, after me, - and wilt not destroy my name out of the house my father.
Douay-Rheims Bible
(24-22) Swear to me by the Lord, that thou wilt not destroy my seed after me, nor take away my name from the house of my father.
(24-22) Swear to me by the Lord, that thou wilt not destroy my seed after me, nor take away my name from the house of my father.
Revised Standard Version
Swear to me therefore by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants after me, and that you will not destroy my name out of my father's house."
Swear to me therefore by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants after me, and that you will not destroy my name out of my father's house."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"So now swear to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants after me and that you will not destroy my name from my father's household."
"So now swear to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants after me and that you will not destroy my name from my father's household."
Contextual Overview
16 When David had finished speaking, Saul called back, "Is that really you, my son David?" Then he began to cry. 17 And he said to David, "You are a better man than I am, for you have repaid me good for evil. 18 Yes, you have been amazingly kind to me today, for when the Lord put me in a place where you could have killed me, you didn't do it. 19 Who else would let his enemy get away when he had him in his power? May the Lord reward you well for the kindness you have shown me today. 20 And now I realize that you are surely going to be king, and that the kingdom of Israel will flourish under your rule. 21 Now swear to me by the Lord that when that happens you will not kill my family and destroy my line of descendants!" 22 So David promised this to Saul with an oath. Then Saul went home, but David and his men went back to their stronghold.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Swear: 1 Samuel 20:14-17, Genesis 21:23, Genesis 31:48, Genesis 31:53, Hebrews 6:16
that thou: 2 Samuel 21:6-8
Reciprocal: Leviticus 5:4 - to do evil Joshua 2:12 - that ye will 1 Samuel 20:15 - thou shalt
Cross-References
Genesis 24:1
Abraham was now a very old man, and the Lord had blessed him in every way.
Abraham was now a very old man, and the Lord had blessed him in every way.
Genesis 24:6
"No!" Abraham responded. "Be careful never to take my son there.
"No!" Abraham responded. "Be careful never to take my son there.
Genesis 24:7
For the Lord , the God of heaven, who took me from my father's house and my native land, solemnly promised to give this land to my descendants. He will send his angel ahead of you, and he will see to it that you find a wife there for my son.
For the Lord , the God of heaven, who took me from my father's house and my native land, solemnly promised to give this land to my descendants. He will send his angel ahead of you, and he will see to it that you find a wife there for my son.
Genesis 24:12
"O Lord , God of my master, Abraham," he prayed. "Please give me success today, and show unfailing love to my master, Abraham.
"O Lord , God of my master, Abraham," he prayed. "Please give me success today, and show unfailing love to my master, Abraham.
Genesis 24:18
"Yes, my lord," she answered, "have a drink." And she quickly lowered her jug from her shoulder and gave him a drink.
"Yes, my lord," she answered, "have a drink." And she quickly lowered her jug from her shoulder and gave him a drink.
Genesis 24:20
So she quickly emptied her jug into the watering trough and ran back to the well to draw water for all his camels.
So she quickly emptied her jug into the watering trough and ran back to the well to draw water for all his camels.
Genesis 24:56
But he said, "Don't delay me. The Lord has made my mission successful; now send me back so I can return to my master."
But he said, "Don't delay me. The Lord has made my mission successful; now send me back so I can return to my master."
Psalms 107:1
Give thanks to the Lord , for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.
Give thanks to the Lord , for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.
Psalms 107:8
Let them praise the Lord for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them.
Let them praise the Lord for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them.
Psalms 107:15
Let them praise the Lord for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them.
Let them praise the Lord for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Swear now therefore unto me by the Lord,.... By the Word of the Lord, as the, Targum:
that thou wilt not cut off my seed after me; as was usually done in despotic governments in the eastern countries, and is at this day, when one is advanced to the throne of another, by whom issue is left, who may be rivals and competitors with him:
and that thou wilt not destroy my name out of my father's house; by cutting off his seed, the same thing in different words repeated, for the confirmation of it; children bear the names of their fathers, and by them their memory is perpetuated, and cutting off them is destroying the name of their parents.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Swear now ... - The same request which Jonathan made 1 Samuel 20:15. The deep, genealogical feeling of the Israelites breaks out here as so often elsewhere.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Samuel 24:21. Swear now — Saul knew that an oath would bind David, though it was insufficient to bind himself; see 1 Samuel 19:6. He had sworn to his son Jonathan that David should not be slain; and yet sought by all means in his power to destroy him!
