1 Samuel 24:21

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Promise me with the LORD as your witness, that you won't wipe out my descendants. Let them live to keep my family name alive.

Cross References

Genesis 21:23

Now I want you to promise in the name of God that you will always be loyal to me and my descendants, just as I have always been loyal to you in this land where you have lived as a foreigner.”

Genesis 31:48

Laban said to Jacob, “This pile of rocks will remind us of our agreement.” That's why the place was named Galeed.

Genesis 31:53

My father Nahor, your grandfather Abraham, and their ancestors all worshipped the same God, and he will make sure that we each keep the agreement. Then Jacob made a promise in the name of the fearsome God his father Isaac had worshipped.

Hebrews 6:16

When anyone wants to settle an argument, they make a vow by using the name of someone or something greater than themselves.

1 Samuel 23:17

“Don't be afraid,” Jonathan said. “My father Saul will never get his hands on you. In fact, you're going to be the next king of Israel, and I'll be your highest official. Even my father knows it's true.”

1 Samuel 25:28

Please forgive me if I say a little more. The LORD will always protect you and your family, because you fight for him. I pray that you won't ever do anything evil as long as you live.

1 Samuel 25:30

The LORD has promised to do many good things for you, even to make you the ruler of Israel. The LORD will keep his promises to you,