12. So David took the spear and the water jug by Saul’s head, and they went their way. No one saw them, no one knew, and no one woke up; they all remained asleep because a deep sleep from the Lord came over them.
13. David crossed to the other side and stood on top of the mountain at a distance; there was a considerable space between them.
14. Then David shouted to the troops and to Abner son of Ner: “Aren’t you going to answer, Abner? ”“Who are you who calls to the king? ” Abner asked.
15. David called to Abner, “You’re a man, aren’t you? Who in Israel is your equal? So why didn’t you protect your lord the king when one of the people came to destroy him?
16. What you have done is not good. As the Lord lives, all of you deserve to die since you didn’t protect your lord, the Lord’s anointed. Now look around; where are the king’s spear and water jug that were by his head? ”
17. Saul recognized David’s voice and asked, “Is that your voice, my son David? ” “It is my voice, my lord and king,” David said.