1 Samuel 11:5

1Sa 11:5 And, behold, Saul came after the herd out of the field; and Saul said, What [aileth] the people that they weep? And they told him the tidings of the men of Jabesh.

Ver. 5. Saul came after the herd out of the field. ] His volunteers, belike, that guarded him home were dismissed, and he returned to his country employment, till God should give a further opportunity to act as a king.

“ Res age, tutus eris. ”