NSB(i)
17 He said: »David, you are a better person than I am. You treated me with kindness when I was cruel to you.
18 »You have shown me how you were kind enough not to kill me when Jehovah gave you the chance.
19 »You would not let me live if you were my enemy. I pray that Jehovah will reward you for what you did today.
20 »I know now you will be the next king. You will be a powerful king too.
21 »Promise me with Jehovah as your witness, that you will not destroy my descendants. Let them live to keep my family name alive.«
22 David promised and Saul went home. David and his men returned to their hideout.