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He said to David, You are more righteous than I; for you have rendered to me good, whereas I have rendered to you evil.
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You have declared this day how that you have dealt well with me, because when Yahweh had delivered me up into your hand, you didn`t kill me.
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For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? why Yahweh reward you good for that which you have done to me this day.
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Now, behold, I know that you shall surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in your hand.
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Swear now therefore to me by Yahweh, that you will not cut off my seed after me, and that you will not destroy my name out of my father`s house.
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David swore to Saul. Saul went home; but David and his men got them up to the stronghold.