13 Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of an hill afar off; a great space being between them:
13 Then David crossed over to the other side and stood on top of the hill some distance away; there was a wide space between them.
13 Then David went over to the other side and stood far off on the top of the hill, with a great space between them.
13 Then David went across to the opposite hill and stood far away on the top of the mountain. With this safe distance between them,
13 Now David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of a hill afar off, a great distance being between them.
13 David climbed the hill opposite the camp until he was at a safe distance.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 26:13
Commentary on 1 Samuel 26:13-20
(Read 1 Samuel 26:13-20)
David reasoned seriously and affectionately with Saul. Those who forbid our attendance on God's ordinances, do what they can to estrange us from God, and to make us heathens. We are to reckon that which exposes us to sin the greatest injury that can be done us. If the Lord stirred thee up against me, either in displeasure to me, taking this way to punish me for my sins against him, or in displeasure to thee, if it be the effect of that evil spirit from the Lord which troubles thee; let Him accept an offering from us both. Let us join in seeking peace, and to be reconciled with God by sacrifice.