1 Samuel 24:21 bbe — 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 fa…

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"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."

— 1 Samuel 24:21, Bible in Basic English

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“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.”
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1 Samuel 24 — Context

And you have made clear to me how good you have been to me today: because, when the Lord gave me up into your hands, you did not put me to death.

If a man comes across his hater, will he let him get away safe? so may you be rewarded by the Lord for what you have done for me today.

And now I am certain that you will be king, and that the kingdom of Israel will be made strong under your authority.

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.

And David gave Saul his oath. And Saul went back to his house; but David and his men went up to their safe place.

1 Samuel 24:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 24:21 say?

1 Samuel 24:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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.”

Where is 1 Samuel 24:21 in the Bible?

1 Samuel 24:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 24, verse 21.

Who wrote 1 Samuel?

1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.

What is the book of 1 Samuel about?

1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.

What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?

1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 24:21.

What translation should I read 1 Samuel 24:21 in?

1 Samuel 24:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Samuel 24:21?

1 Samuel 24:21 reads (BBE): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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