So David and Abishai came to the people by night: and, behold, Saul lay sleeping within the trench, and his spear stuck in the ground at his bolster: but Abner and the people lay round about him.
So David and Abishai came to the camp at night, and there was Saul lying asleep in the center of the camp, with his spear stuck in the ground next to his head. Abner and the soldiers were sleeping all around him.
David and his companion sneak into Saul's camp at night and find the king completely vulnerable, sleeping with his guards around him.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during the period when King Saul was pursuing David in the wilderness, trying to kill him out of jealousy and paranoia. David had been anointed as the future king but was living as a fugitive, hiding in caves and desert strongholds. This was the second time David had the opportunity to kill Saul but chose to spare his life, demonstrating his respect for God's anointed king.
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