13 David crossed over to the other side of the hill and stood on top of the mountain far from Saul’s camp. They were a long way away from each other.
14 David shouted to the army and to Abner son of Ner, “Won’t you answer me, Abner?”Abner answered, “Who is calling for the king? Who are you?”
15 David said, “You’re the greatest man in Israel. Isn’t that true? Why didn’t you guard your master the king? Someone came into your camp to kill your master the king!
16 You have not done well. As surely as the Lord lives, you and your men should die. You haven’t guarded your master, the Lord’s appointed king. Look! Where are the king’s spear and water jug that were near his head?”
17 Saul knew David’s voice. He said, “Is that your voice, David my son?”David answered, “Yes, it is, my master and king.”
18 David also said, “Why are you chasing me, my master? What wrong have I done? What evil am I guilty of?
19 My master and king, listen to me. If the Lord made you angry with me, let him accept an offering. But if people did it, may the Lord curse them! They have made me leave the land the Lord gave me. They have told me, ‘Go and serve other gods.’