Of Manasseh also there fell away some to David, when he came with the Philistines against Saul to battle: but they didn't help them; for the lords of the Philistines sent him away after consultation, saying, He will fall away to his master Saul to the jeopardy of our heads.
for the lords of the Philistines, upon advisement; counsel taken among themselves: sent him away; that is, David and his men: