1 Samuel 24:21

David’s Oath to Saul

20Now I know for sure that you will be king, and that the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hands.21So now, swear to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants or wipe out my name from my father’s house.”

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Berean Standard Bible
So now, swear to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants or wipe out my name from my father’s house.”
American Standard Version (1901)
Swear now therefore unto me by Jehovah, that thou wilt not cut off my seed after me, and that thou wilt not destroy my name out of my father’s house.
Bible in Basic English
So give me your oath by the Lord, that you will not put an end to my seed after me or let my name be cut off from my father's family.
Free Bible Version
Now swear to me by the Lord that you will not destroy my descendants who follow me, and that you will not wipe out my name from my family line.”
King James (Authorized) Version
Swear now therefore unto me by the LORD, that thou wilt not cut off my seed after me, and that thou wilt not destroy my name out of my father’s house.
Translation for Translators
Now while Yahweh is listening, solemnly promise to me that you will not kill my family and get rid of all my descendants.”
Unlocked Literal Bible
Swear to me by Yahweh that you will not cut off my descendants after me, and that you will not destroy my name out of my father's house.”
Noah Webster Bible
Swear now therefore to me by the LORD, that thou wilt not cut off my seed after me, and that thou wilt not destroy my name out of my father's house.
World English Bible
Swear now therefore to me by Yahweh that you will not cut off my offspring after me, and that you will not destroy my name out of my father’s house.”
Young's Literal Translation
and, now, swear to me by Jehovah — thou dost not cut off my seed after me, nor dost thou destroy my name from the house of my father.'