15. May the Lord be our judge and decide between you and me. May the Lord support me and show that I am right. May he save me from you!”
16. David finished saying these words. Then Saul asked, “Is that your voice, David my son?” And he cried loudly.
17. He said, “You are right, and I am wrong. You have been good to me. But I have done wrong to you.
18. You told me what good things you did. The Lord brought me to you, but you did not kill me.
19. If a man finds his enemy, he won’t send him away with goodness, will he? May the Lord reward you because you were good to me today.
20. I know you will surely be king. You will rule the kingdom of Israel.
21. Now make a promise to me. Promise in the name of the Lord that you will not kill my descendants. Promise me that you won’t wipe out my name from my father’s family.”
22. So David made the promise to Saul. Then Saul went back home. David and his men went up to the protected place.