12. So David took the spear and jug of water that were near Saul’s head. Then he and Abishai got away without anyone seeing them or even waking up, because the lord had put Saul’s men into a deep sleep.
13. David climbed the hill opposite the camp until he was at a safe distance.
14. Then he shouted down to the soldiers and to Abner son of Ner, “Wake up, Abner!”“Who is it?” Abner demanded.
15. “Well, Abner, you’re a great man, aren’t you?” David taunted. “Where in all Israel is there anyone as mighty? So why haven’t you guarded your master the king when someone came to kill him?