and bring your youngest brother to me, in order that your words be verified, and that ye may not die. And they did so.

David sent scouts and verified that Saul had indeed arrived.

"Now therefore, God of Israel, please let your word be verified, which you spoke to your servant David my father.

And now, Jehovah, God of Israel, let thy word be verified which thou hast spoken unto thy servant David.

Everything was verified by number and weight, and the total weight was recorded at that time.

When the report was investigated and verified, both men were hanged on the gallows. This event was recorded in the Historical Record in the king’s presence.