1 Samuel 26:2-4

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

² So Saul arose and went down to the Wilderness of Ziph, with 3,000 chosen men of Israel, to seek David [there].

³ Saul encamped on the hill of Hachilah, which is beside the road east of Jeshimon. But David remained in the wilderness. And when he saw that Saul came after him into the wilderness,

⁴ David sent out spies and learned that Saul had actually come.