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20 Now I know that you will be king for sure. The nation of Israel will be made strong under your power. 21 So promise to me by the Lord that you will not destroy my children after me. Promise that you will not destroy my name from my father’s family.” 22 David gave Saul his promise, and Saul went home. But David and his men went up to the safe place.

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20 I know that you will surely be king(A) and that the kingdom(B) of Israel will be established in your hands. 21 Now swear(C) to me by the Lord that you will not kill off my descendants or wipe out my name from my father’s family.(D)

22 So David gave his oath to Saul. Then Saul returned home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.(E)

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