1 Samuel 24:22

New International Reader's Version

So David made that promise to Saul. Then Saul returned home. But David and his men went up to his usual place of safety.

Cross References

Genesis 21:22

At that time Abimelek and his army commander, Phicol, spoke to Abraham. They said to Abraham, “God is with you in everything you do.

Genesis 21:23

Now make a promise to me here while God is watching. Give me your word that you will treat me fairly. Promise that you will treat my children and their children the same way. I’ve been kind to you. Now you be kind to me and the country where you are living as an outsider.”

2 Samuel 21:6

So let seven of the males in his family line be given to us. We’ll kill them. We’ll put their dead bodies out in the open in the sight of the Lord. We’ll do it at Gibeah of Saul. Saul was the Lord’s chosen king.” So King David said, “I’ll give seven males to you.”

2 Samuel 21:7

The king spared Mephibosheth. He was the son of Jonathan and the grandson of Saul. David had made a promise in front of the Lord. He had promised to be kind to Jonathan and the family line of his father Saul.

John 2:24

But Jesus did not fully trust them. He knew what people are like.

1 Samuel 23:29

David left that place. He went and lived in places of safety near En Gedi.

1 Samuel 26:25

Then Saul said to David, “May the Lord bless you, David my son. You will do great things. You will also have great success.” So David went on his way. And Saul returned home.