To leave his voluntary exile in Ziklag and return to his homeland, David had to wait for three key events: first, the death of his rival and persecutor; second, the approval of his lords, whom he had served as a vassal; and third, divine approval. The author highlights the consultation and the oracle as formal blessings for the new phase of the chosen person. Judea is the region where he was born, where he achieved feats, and where he has well-earned gifts (1 Sm 30:26-31). There, he is recognized as a captain and a well-connected landowner. For the people of Judea, having a king from their bloodline or tribe is preferable to relying on those from the north. If any hope remains for the Judean people, it is placed in David. The military leader rises to become king: this is a historic moment, around 1000 BC. Jabesh-Gilead, located across the Jordan, is a distant city that supports Saul; at any moment, it could turn into a stronghold of opposition. That is why David quickly seeks to win the favor of the inhabitants.