While serving Saul, David often returned home to shepherd the sheep, sometimes for extended periods. It was during one such period that Jesse sent David to check on the three oldest sons, who were serving in Saul’s army.
خلال العمل عند شاول ،‏ عاد داود بين الحين والآخر الى بيته ليرعى الغنم ،‏ وأحيانا لفترات طويلة .‏