The Philistines abandoned their idols there, and David and his men picked them up.

If I had acted at risk of my own life – and nothing is hidden from the king! – you would have abandoned me.”

Joab replied, “As surely as God lives, if you had not said this, it would have been morning before the people would have abandoned pursuit of their brothers!”

For I am aware of all his regulations, and I do not reject his rules.