1 Samuel 26:4

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

David sent out spies, and learned of a certainty that Saul had come.

Cross References

Matthew 10:16

“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.

Joshua 2:1

And Joshua the son of Nun sent two men secretly from Shittim as spies, saying, “Go, view the land, especially Jericho.” And they went, and came into the house of a harlot whose name was Rahab, and lodged there.

1 Samuel 26:3

And Saul encamped on the hill of Hachilah, which is beside the road on the east of Jeshimon. But David remained in the wilderness; and when he saw that Saul came after him into the wilderness,

1 Samuel 26:5

Then David rose and came to the place where Saul had encamped; and David saw the place where Saul lay, with Abner the son of Ner, the commander of his army; Saul was lying within the encampment, while the army was encamped around him.