1 Samuel 26:14-17 Holy Bible: Easy-To-Read Version (ETR)

14. David shouted to the army and to Abner son of Ner, “Answer me, Abner!” Abner answered, “Who are you? Why are you calling the king?”

15. David said, “You are an important man, aren’t you? You are better than any other man in Israel. Is that right? So why didn’t you guard your master, the king? An ordinary man came into your camp to kill your master, the king.

16. You made a big mistake. As surely as the Lord is alive, you and your men should die, because you didn’t protect your master, the Lord’S chosen king. Look for the king’s spear and the water jug that was near Saul’s head. Where are they?”

17. Saul knew David’s voice and said, “Is that your voice, David my son?” David answered, “Yes, it is my voice, my lord the king.

1 Samuel 26