And David swore unto Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men got themselves up unto the stronghold.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Father. David complied with this request as far as he was able: but, as God was resolved to punish the posterity of Saul, for the injury done to the Gabaonites, he was forced to give them all up, except Miphiboseth, the son of Jonathan. (Calmet)
He could not promise to defend them, if they proved guilty.
