17 But Abishai the son of Zeruiah came to his aid and attacked the Philistine and killed him. Then David's men swore to him, (A)“You shall no longer go out with us to battle, lest you quench (B)the lamp of Israel.”

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17 But Abishai(A) son of Zeruiah came to David’s rescue; he struck the Philistine down and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, saying, “Never again will you go out with us to battle, so that the lamp(B) of Israel will not be extinguished.(C)

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“Indeed, (A)the light of the wicked is put out,
    and the flame of his fire does not shine.

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“The lamp of a wicked man is snuffed out;(A)
    the flame of his fire stops burning.(B)

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