20. Now, I know that you will become the new king. You will rule the kingdom of Israel.
21. Now make a promise to me with an oath using the Lord’S name. Promise that you will not kill my descendants, even after I die. Promise me that you will not erase my name from my father’s family.”
22. So David made a promise to Saul. He promised that he would not kill Saul’s family. Then Saul went back home. David and his men went back up to the fort.