14. David called to the army and to Abner, son of Ner, “Will you not answer, Abner?” Then Abner shouted back, “Who is it that calls me?”
15. David said to Abner: “Are you not a man? Who in Israel is your equal? Why were you not guarding your lord the king when one of his subjects came to assassinate the king, your lord?
16. What you have done is not right. As the Lord lives, you people deserve death because you have not guarded your lord, the anointed of the Lord. Go, look: where are the king’s spear and the water jug that was at his head?”
17. Saul recognized David’s voice and asked, “Is that your voice, David my son?” David answered, “Yes, my lord the king.”
18. He continued: “Why does my lord pursue his servant? What have I done? What evil am I planning?