²⁷ But some scoundrels^(A) said, “How can this fellow save us?” They despised him and brought him no gifts.^(B) But Saul kept silent.

²² David replied, “What does this have to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah?^(A) What right do you have to interfere? Should anyone be put to death in Israel today?^(B) Don’t I know that today I am king over Israel?”