# he will not be put to death

This can be stated in active form. AT: "I will not put him to death" or "I will not kill him" or "I will certainly keep him alive" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# he was in his presence

David was in Saul's presence.

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/oath]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/death]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/call]]