1 Samuel 24:22

1 Samuel 24:23 cpdv — And David swore to Saul. Therefore, Saul went away to his own house. And David and his men ascended to places that were…

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"And David swore to Saul. Therefore, Saul went away to his own house. And David and his men ascended to places that were more secure. "

— 1 Samuel 24:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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“And David swore to Saul. So Saul went home: and David and his men went up into safer places. ”
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1 Samuel 24 — Context

For who, when he will have found his enemy, will release him along a good path? So may the Lord repay you for this good turn, because you have acted on my behalf this day.

And now I know certainly that you shall be king, and you shall have the kingdom of Israel in your hand.

Swear to me in the Lord that you will not take away my offspring after me, nor take away my name from the house of my father.”

And David swore to Saul. Therefore, Saul went away to his own house. And David and his men ascended to places that were more secure.

1 Samuel 24:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 24:23 say?

1 Samuel 24:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And David swore to Saul. Therefore, Saul went away to his own house. And David and his men ascended to places that were more secure. ”

Where is 1 Samuel 24:23 in the Bible?

1 Samuel 24:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 24, verse 23.

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 24:23.

What translation should I read 1 Samuel 24:23 in?

1 Samuel 24:23 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 24:23?

1 Samuel 24:23 reads (CPDV): “And David swore to Saul. Therefore, Saul went away to his own house. And David and his men ascended to places that were more secure. ” 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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