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1 Samuel 24:22

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Samuel 24:22 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And David sware unto Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men gat them up unto the stronghold.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And David sware unto Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men gat them up unto the stronghold.
1 Samuel 24:22 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Samuel 24

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
19For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore Jehovah reward thee good for that which thou hast done unto me this day.
20And now, behold, I know that thou shalt surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in thy hand.
21Swear 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.
22And David sware unto Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men gat them up unto the stronghold.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And David sware unto Saul, etc.] That he would not cut, off his posterity; which oath he religiously observed, in sparing Mephibosheth, (<102107>2 Samuel 21:7), and in punishing the murderers of Ishbosheth, (<100412>2 Samuel 4:12); and as for the seven sons of Saul, delivered up to the Gibeonites, (<102106>2 Samuel 21:6), it may be questioned whether they were his genuine legitimate offspring; and if they were, it was by the appointment and command of God, and according to his will and pleasure they were executed, who is not bound by the oaths of men, and to whom they must be submitted, (<102101>2 Samuel 21:1,14); and Saul went home; to his palace in Gibeah: but David and his men got them up…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Saul does not appear to have invited David to return to Gibeah, or to have given him any security of doing so with safety. David, with his intuitive sagacity, perceived that the softening of Saul’s feelings was only momentary, and that the situation remained unchanged. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on 1 Samuel 24". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/1-samuel-24.html. 1870. StudyLight.org &copy;&#160;2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Unto the hold - Of En - gedi, Sa1 24:1, for having had by frequent experience of Saul's inconstancy, he would trust him no more. Next: 1 Kings (1 Samuel) Chapter 25”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“David and: Pro 26:24, Pro 26:25; Mat 10:16, Mat 10:17; Joh 2:24 the hold: Sa1 23:29 Next: 1 Kings (1 Samuel) Chapter 25”
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Keil & Delitzsch
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · Commentary on the Old Testament · 19th-century historical commentary
“When David had sworn this, Saul returned home. But David remained upon the mountain heights, because he did not regard the passing change in Saul's feelings as likely to continue. המּצוּדה (translated "the hold") is used here to denote the mountainous part of the desert of Judah. It is different in Sa1 22:5. Next: 1 Kings (1 Samuel) Chapter 25”
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