He cameto the sheepfoldson the way,wherethere[was] a cave;and Saulwentin to relievehimself. Now Davidand his menwere sittingin the innerrecessesof the cave.
Their judgesare throwndownby the sidesof the rock,And they hearmy words,for they are pleasant.
When he had goneout, his servantscameand looked,and behold,the doorsof the roofchamberwere locked;and they said,"He is onlyrelievinghimself in the coolroom."
Now Saulchosefor himself 3,000men of Israel,of which 2,000were with Saulin Michmashand in the hillcountryof Bethel,while 1,000were with Jonathanat Gibeahof Benjamin.But he sentawaythe restof the people,eachto his tent.
So Saularoseand wentdownto the wildernessof Ziph,having with him threethousandchosenmenof Israel,to searchfor Davidin the wildernessof Ziph.
Saulcampedin the hillof Hachilah,whichis beforeJeshimon,besidethe road,and Davidwas stayingin the wilderness.When he sawthat Saulcameafterhim into the wilderness,
