1 Samuel 22:2-4

International Standard Version

² Everyone who was in distress, everyone who was in debt, and everyone who was malcontent^[a] gathered around him, and he became their leader. There were about 400 men with him.

David Seeks Protection for His Family

³ David went from there to Mizpah of Moab, and he told the king of Moab, “Please let my father and mother come and stay with you^[b] until I know what God is going to do for me.” ⁴ David left them with the king of Moab, and they stayed with him all the time David was in the stronghold.