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20 Now I know for certain that you will be king, and that the kingdom will be established under your authority.[a] 21 Now swear to me by the Lord that you will never eliminate my descendants after me, and that you won’t erase my name from my father’s family.” 22 David made this vow to Saul, and then Saul went home, while David and his men went up to the stronghold.

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  1. 1 Samuel 24:20 Lit. hand

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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