And David sware unto Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men gat them up unto the hold.
And David made a promise to Saul. Then Saul went home, but David and his men went up to their stronghold.
David kept his word to Saul, and then both men went their separate ways - Saul to his palace and David back to his hiding place.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, David was fleeing from King Saul, who was driven by jealousy and fear that David would usurp his throne, leading to a prolonged pursuit. During a key encounter in a cave at En Gedi, David had the chance to kill Saul but instead showed mercy by only cutting a piece of his robe, which prompted Saul to acknowledge David's righteousness. After David swore an oath to Saul not to harm him or his descendants, Saul returned home, while David and his men retreated to their stronghold for safety.
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