Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So David gave his oath to Saul. Then Saul returned 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. English Standard Version And David swore this to Saul. Then Saul went home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold. Berean Standard Bible So David gave his oath to Saul. Then Saul returned home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold. King James Bible And David sware unto Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men gat them up unto the hold. New King James Version So David swore to Saul. And Saul went home, but David and his men went up to the 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. NASB 1995 David swore to Saul. And Saul went to his home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold. NASB 1977 And David swore to Saul. And Saul went to his home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold. Legacy Standard Bible So David swore to Saul. And Saul went to his home, but David and his men went up to the fortress. Amplified Bible David gave Saul his oath; and Saul went home, but David and his men went up to the mountain stronghold. Christian Standard Bible So David swore to Saul. Then Saul went back home, and David and his men went up to the stronghold. Holman Christian Standard Bible So David swore to Saul. Then Saul went back home, and David and his men went up to the stronghold. American Standard Version And David sware unto Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men gat them up unto the stronghold. Contemporary English Version So David promised, and Saul went home. David and his men returned to their hideout. English Revised Version And David sware unto Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men gat them up unto the hold. GOD'S WORD® Translation So David swore to Saul. Then Saul went home, and David and his men went to their fortified camp. Good News Translation David promised that he would. Then Saul went back home, and David and his men went back to their hiding place. International Standard Version David made this vow to Saul, and then Saul went home, while David and his men went up to the stronghold. Majority Standard Bible So David gave his oath to Saul. Then Saul returned home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold. NET Bible David promised Saul this on oath. Then Saul went to his house, and David and his men went up to the stronghold. New Heart English Bible David swore to Saul. Saul went home; but David and his men went 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. World English Bible David swore to Saul. Saul went home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd David swears to Saul, and Saul goes to his house, and David and his men have gone up to the fortress. 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. Smith's Literal Translation And David will swear to Saul. And Saul will go to his house, and David and his men went up upon the fortress. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd David swore to Saul. So Saul went home: and David and his men went up into safer places. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible David gave Saul his oath and Saul returned home, while David and his men went up to the stronghold. New Revised Standard Version So David swore this to Saul. Then Saul went home; but David and his men went up to the stronghold. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo David swore to Saul. And Saul went to his home; but David and the men who were with him went up to Mizpeh. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And David swore to Shaul, and Shaul went on to his house, and David and the men who were with him came up to Metspaya OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And David swore unto Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men got them up unto the stronghold. Brenton Septuagint Translation So David swore to Saul: and Saul departed to his place, and David and his men went up to the strong-hold of Messera. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Oath to Saul…21So 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.” 22So David gave his oath to Saul. Then Saul returned home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold. Cross References Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Romans 12:19-21 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” / On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” / Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Proverbs 25:21-22 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. / For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. Luke 6:27-28 But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 1 Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. Genesis 21:23-24 Now, therefore, swear to me here before God that you will not deal falsely with me or my children or descendants. Show to me and to the country in which you reside the same kindness that I have shown to you.” / And Abraham replied, “I swear it.” Genesis 31:44-53 Come now, let us make a covenant, you and I, and let it serve as a witness between you and me.” / So Jacob picked out a stone and set it up as a pillar, / and he said to his relatives, “Gather some stones.” So they took stones and made a mound, and there by the mound they ate. ... Exodus 23:4-5 If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him. / If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it. Proverbs 24:17-18 Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles, / or the LORD will see and disapprove, and turn His wrath away from him. Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?” / Jesus answered, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times! Romans 12:17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. / Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. ... Ephesians 4:31-32 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. / Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. Colossians 3:12-13 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Treasury of Scripture And David swore to Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men got them up to the hold. David and Proverbs 26:24,25 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; … Matthew 10:16,17 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves… John 2:24 But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, the hold 1 Samuel 23:29 And David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at Engedi. Jump to Previous David Hold Home House Oath Repaired Safe Saul Stronghold Sware Sweareth SworeJump to Next David Hold Home House Oath Repaired Safe Saul Stronghold Sware Sweareth Swore1 Samuel 24 1. David, in a cave at En Gedi, spares his life8. He shows thereby his innocence, 16. Saul, acknowledging his fault, takes an oath of David, and departs. So David gave his oath to Saul The phrase "David gave his oath" signifies a solemn promise or commitment. In the Hebrew context, an oath was a binding agreement, often invoking God as a witness. The Hebrew word for oath, "שְׁבוּעָה" (shevu'ah), underscores the seriousness of David's promise. This moment is pivotal, as it reflects David's integrity and respect for Saul's position as the Lord's anointed, despite Saul's pursuit to kill him. David's commitment to his oath demonstrates his faithfulness to God’s commandments and his trust in God's timing for his own ascension to kingship. Then Saul returned home but David and his men went up to the stronghold "Meditate on the example of David, and do thou imitate it: imitate it in his self-control and in his love of his enemy. The cave in which he was became like a Christian Church, and he became like a Christian bishop, who first preaches a sermon and then offers the sacrifice of the altar. "So David preached a sermon by his example, and offered a true sacrifice--the spiritual sacrifice of himself and of his own anger; he became as it were a priest, a sacrifice, and an altar, and having offered his victims, he gained a glorious victory."--St. Chrysostom, tom. 4, p. 761. Hebrew So Davidדָּוִ֖ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse gave his oath וַיִּשָּׁבַ֥ע (way·yiš·šā·ḇa‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7650: To seven oneself, swear to Saul. לְשָׁא֑וּל (lə·šā·’ūl) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites Then Saul שָׁאוּל֙ (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites returned וַיֵּ֤לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk home, בֵּית֔וֹ (bê·ṯōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house but David וְדָוִד֙ (wə·ḏā·wiḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and his men וַֽאֲנָשָׁ֔יו (wa·’ă·nā·šāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person went up עָל֖וּ (‘ā·lū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively to עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the stronghold. הַמְּצוּדָֽה׃ (ham·mə·ṣū·ḏāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4686: A net, capture, a fastness Links 1 Samuel 24:22 NIV1 Samuel 24:22 NLT 1 Samuel 24:22 ESV 1 Samuel 24:22 NASB 1 Samuel 24:22 KJV 1 Samuel 24:22 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 24:22 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 24:22 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 24:22 French Bible 1 Samuel 24:22 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 24:22 David swore to Saul (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |