²⁸ When David’s oldest brother Eliab heard David talking with the ·soldiers [men], ·he was angry with [^Lhis anger burned against] David. He asked David, “Why did you come here? Who’s taking care of those few sheep of yours in the ·desert [wilderness]? I know you are ·proud [insolent; impudent] and ·wicked at heart [deceitful]. You came down here just to watch the battle.”

²⁹ David asked, “Now what have I done wrong? Can’t I even ·talk [ask a question]?” ³⁰ When he turned [away] to other people and asked the same questions, they gave him the same answer as before.