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1 Samuel 24:21

1 Samuel 24:22 net — David promised Saul this on oath. Then Saul went to his house, and 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."

— 1 Samuel 24:22, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 24 — Context

19

Now if a man finds his enemy, does he send him on his way in good shape? May the LORD repay you with good this day for what you have done to me.

20

Now look, I realize that you will in fact be king and that the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hand.

21

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.”

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David promised Saul this on oath. Then Saul went to his house, and David and his men went up to the stronghold.

1 Samuel 24:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 24:22 say?
1 Samuel 24:22 in the NET Bible reads: “David promised Saul this on oath. Then Saul went to his house, and David and his men went up to the stronghold.”
Where is 1 Samuel 24:22 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 24:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 24, verse 22.
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 24:22.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 24:22 in?
1 Samuel 24:22 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 24:22?
1 Samuel 24:22 reads (NET): “David promised Saul this on oath. Then Saul went to his house, and David and his men went up to the stronghold.” 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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