16. When David finished speaking, Saul asked him a question. He said, "My son David, is that your voice?" And Saul sobbed out loud.
17. "You are a better person than I am," he said. "You have treated me well. But I've treated you badly.
18. You have just now told me about the good things you did to me. The Lord handed me over to you. But you didn't kill me.
19. Suppose a man finds his enemy. He doesn't let him get away without harming him. May the Lord reward you with many good things. May he do it because of the way you treated me today.
20. I know for sure that you will be king. I know that the kingdom of Israel will be made secure under your control.
21. Now take an oath in the name of the Lord. Promise me that you won't cut off my children from my family. Also promise me that you won't wipe out my name from my family line."