1. At that time, the Philistines brought their military units together into one army to fight against Israel. So Achish said to David, “You know, of course, that you and your men must march out in the army with me.”
2. David replied to Achish, “Good, you will find out what your servant can do.”So Achish said to David, “Very well, I will appoint you as my permanent bodyguard.”
3. By this time Samuel had died, and all Israel had mourned for him and buried him in Ramah, his city, and Saul had removed the mediums and spiritists from the land.
4. The Philistines came together and camped at Shunem. So Saul gathered all Israel, and they camped at Gilboa.
5. When Saul saw the Philistine camp, he was afraid and trembled violently.
6. He inquired of the Lord, but the Lord did not answer him in dreams or by the Urim or by the prophets.