They went to the entrance of Gedor, to the east of the valley, looking for pasture for their sheep.

Then all the people returned to their homes, and David went to pronounce a blessing on his family.

Messengers came and told David what had happened to the men, so he summoned them, for the men were thoroughly humiliated. The king said, “Stay in Jericho until your beards grow again; then you may come back.”