2 Samuel 1:1-3

New International Reader's Version

David Hears That Saul Has Died

1 After Saul died, David returned to Ziklag. He had won the battle over the Amalekites. He stayed in Ziklag for two days. ² On the third day a man arrived from Saul’s camp. His clothes were torn. He had dust on his head. When he came to David, he fell to the ground to show him respect.

³ “Where have you come from?” David asked him.

He answered, “I’ve escaped from Israel’s camp.”