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.""
— 1 Samuel 24:21, World English Bible
“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 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. ”
“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.””
“And now as I know that thou shalt surely be king, and have the kingdom of Israel in thy hand:”
“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.”
“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.”
You have declared this day how you have dealt well with me, because when Yahweh had delivered me up into your hand, you didn't kill me.
For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go away unharmed? Therefore may Yahweh reward you good for that which you have done to me this day.
Now, behold, I know that you shall surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in your hand.
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."
David swore to Saul. Saul went home; but David and his men went up to the stronghold.