2 Samuel 1:1-2

New Catholic Bible

Chapter 1

The Report of Saul’s Death. ¹ Shortly after the death of Saul, David returned from defeating the Amalekites, and he stayed for two days in Ziklag. ² On the third day a man appeared from Saul’s camp, with his clothes in tatters and dirt on his head. Upon coming into David’s presence, he fell to the ground and paid him homage.