The messenger answered, "Israel fled from the Philistines and the people suffered a great defeat as well. Moreover, your two sons, Hophni and Phineas, are dead, and the Ark of God was captured."

Saul told his servants, "Find a man for me who can play well and bring him to me."

Take these ten pieces of cheese to the commander of the unit, check on the well-being of your brothers, and bring something back from them.

David left the supplies he had with him in the care of the supply keeper and ran to the battle line. When he arrived there, he asked his brothers about their well-being.

David went out and was successful everywhere Saul sent him, and Saul put him in charge of the troops. This pleased the entire army, as well as Saul's officials.

Then Saul himself went to Ramah, and he arrived at the large well that is in Secu. He asked, "Where are Samuel and David?"

to David, "You are more righteous than I am, because you have treated me well even though I've treated you poorly.

You have explained how you treated me well, in that the LORD delivered me into your hand but you didn't kill me.

David told Achish, "Very well, you will now see what your servant will do." Achish told David, "Very well, I'll appoint you as my permanent bodyguard."