But David abode in the desert in strongholds; and he remained in a mountain of the desert of Ziph, in a woody hill. And Saul sought him always: but the Lord delivered him not into his hands.
And Saul encamped in Gabaa Hachila, which was over against the wilderness in the way: and David abode in the wilderness. And seeing that Saul was come after him into the wilderness
And the men that were with David said to him: Behold, we are in fear here in Judea. How much more if we go to Ceila against the bands of the Philistines?
And they brought the head of Isboseth to David to Hebron; and they said to the king: Behold the head of Isboseth the son of Saul thy enemy who sought thy life. And the Lord hath revenged my lord the king this day of Saul, and of his seed.