Came to the place where Saul had pitched; came near to the skirts of Saul's camp; which he might easily discover from some neighboring hill or wood, and yet not be discerned himself. And it is probable he came thither disguised, and towards night. Saul lay in the trench, encompassed with his carriages for better security. Compare 1 Samuel 17:20.
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1 Samuel 26:5
5 And David arose, and came to the place where Saul had pitched: and David beheld the place where Saul lay, and Abner the son of Ner, the captain of his host: and Saul lay in the trench,a and the people pitched round about him.