So Davidand Abishaicameto the peopleby night,and behold,Saullaysleepinginside the circleof the campwith his spearstuckin the groundat his head;and Abnerand the peoplewere lyingaroundhim.
"Now you are ordered,'Dothis:takewagonsfrom the landof Egyptfor your littleonesand for your wives,and bringyour fatherand come.
So Davidaroseearlyin the morningand leftthe flockwith a keeperand took[the supplies] and wentas Jessehad commandedhim. And he cameto the circleof the campwhile the armywas goingout in battlearrayshoutingthe warcry.
Then Davidsaidto Ahimelechthe Hittiteand to Abishaithe sonof Zeruiah,Joab'sbrother,saying,"Whowill godownwith me to Saulin the camp?"And Abishaisaid,"I will godownwith you."
Then Abishaisaidto David,"TodayGodhas deliveredyour enemyinto your hand;nowtherefore, pleaselet me strikehim with the spearto the groundwith onestroke,and I will not strike him the secondtime."
