1. Saul was dead.Meanwhile, David had defeated the Amalekites and returned to Ziklag.
2. Three days later, a soldier came from Saul's army. His clothes were torn, and earth was on his head. He went to David and knelt down in front of him.
3. David asked, “Where did you come from?”The man answered, “From Israel's army. I barely escaped with my life.”
4. “Who won the battle?” David asked.The man said, “Our army turned and ran, but many were wounded and died. Even King Saul and his son Jonathan are dead.”
5. David asked, “How do you know Saul and Jonathan are dead?”
6. The young man replied:I was on Mount Gilboa and saw King Saul leaning on his spear. The enemy's war chariots and cavalry were closing in on him.
7. When he turned round and saw me, he called me over. I went and asked what he wanted.