And he left them with the king of Moab, and they dwelt with him all the while that David kept himself in holds. And the prophet Gad said unto David, "Abide not in castles, but depart and go to the land of Judah." Then David departed and came into the forest of Hereth.

And David sware unto Saul, and Saul went home. But David and his men gat up unto a hold.