1 Samuel 24:7-9

New International Reader's Version

⁷ David said that to correct his men. He wanted them to know that they should never suggest harming the king. He didn’t allow them to attack Saul. So Saul left the cave and went on his way.

⁸ Then David went out of the cave. He called out to Saul, “King Saul! My master!” When Saul looked behind him, David bowed down. He lay down flat with his face toward the ground. ⁹ He said to Saul, “Why do you listen when men say, ‘David is trying to harm you’?