Having taken two pieces of evidence to affirm his loyalty, David placed a safe distance between himself and Saul’s army.1 Most likely in the opposite direction of his forces so that if Saul attacked, his men would not be overrun and could pursue from behind. The distance would also make it harder for him to be captured or hurt in a ranged attack once he had woken Saul and his men.
13 Then David went over to the other side and stood far off on the top of the hill, with a great space between them.