'Saying' in the Bible

Some men from Manasseh joined David when he went with the Philistines to fight against Saul. (But in the end they did not help the Philistines because, after taking counsel, the Philistine lords sent David away, saying: "It would be disastrous for us if he deserts to his master Saul.")

saying, "To you I will give the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance."

saying, "Don't touch my anointed ones! Don't harm my prophets!"