1 Samuel 24:22

Translations

Modern

So David gave his oath to Saul. Then Saul returned home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.

Traditional

And David sware unto Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men gat them up unto the hold.

Literal

And David swore to Saul. And Saul went to his house; and David and his men went up to the stronghold.

Latin

Et juravit David Sauli. Abiit ergo Saul in domum suam: et David et viri ejus ascenderunt ad tutiora loca.

Original

Hebrew

English

So David gave his oath to Saul. Then Saul returned home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.

Notes

1 Samuel 24:21–22

swear to me … you will not cut off my descendants: Having descendants was a way that Saul’s name would endure among the living. David had already sworn such an oath with Jonathan (1 Samuel 20:14–17).

Theme notes and profiles

David Saul David's Response to Unfriendly Leaders

Events

Reign of Saul

Related verses

1 Samuel 23:29
And David went up from there and lived in the strongholds of En-gedi.
Matthew 10:16–17
Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
John 2:24
But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all.
Proverbs 26:24–25
A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart.

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel

Glossary

David John the Baptist Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Oath: David Swears to Saul Saul: King of Israel: Saul's Contrition for his Bad Faith

1 Samuel 24:22

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