7. David said to the priest Abiathar, Ahimelech’s son, "Bring the priestly vest to me." So Abiathar brought it to David.
8. Then David asked the Lord, "Should I go after this raiding party? Will I catch them?""Yes, go after them!" God answered. "You will definitely catch them and will succeed in the rescue!"
9. So David set off with six hundred men. They came to the Besor ravine, where some stayed behind.
10. David and four hundred men continued the pursuit, while two hundred men stayed there, too exhausted to cross the Besor ravine.