And there came over against Gibeah ten thousand chosen men out of all Israel; and the fight was severe; and they knew not that evil was coming upon them.

And he commanded them, saying, Go, and lie in ambush behind the city: do not go far from the city, and you shall all be ready.

And David inquired of the Lord. And the Lord said, You shall not go up to meet them: turn from them, and you shall meet them near the Place of Weeping.