1 Samuel 19:11
Saul also sent messengers unto David’s house, to watch him, and to slay him in the morning: and Michal David’s wife told him, saying, If thou save not thy life to night, to morrow thou shalt be slain. Saul also sent messengers unto David’s house, to watch him, and to slay him in the morning: and Michal David’s wife told him, saying, If thou save not thy life to night, to morrow thou shalt be slain.
The episode belongs to David's early life while he was still attached to Saul's court. It stands within the period of his close friendship and covenant with Jonathan. It also belongs to the time of his active responsibilities under Saul. Those years were marked by the strong affection David had won from the people and from members of the royal household.