14. Against whom has the king of Israel come out? Whom are you pursuing? A dead dog? One flea?
15. So the Lord must be the judge. He will decide between you and me. He will watch and take my side in ⌊this⌋ matter and set me free from you.”
16. When David finished saying this, Saul asked, “Is that you speaking, my servant David?” and Saul cried loudly.
17. He told David, “You are more righteous than I. You treated me well while I treated you badly.
18. Today you have proved how good you’ve been to me. When the Lord handed me over to you, you didn’t kill me.
19. When a person finds an enemy, does he send him away unharmed? The Lord will repay you completely for what you did for me today.
20. Now I know that you certainly will rule as king, and under your guidance the kingdom of Israel will prosper.
21. Swear an oath to the Lord for me that you will not wipe out my descendants or destroy my name in my father’s family.”
22. So David swore to Saul. Then Saul went home, and David and his men went to their fortified camp.