Given the manner in which Jonathan had earlier strengthened David (1 Samuel 23:16; cf. 2 Chronicles 15:8),1 it is likely that David did something similar here. He simply reminded himself of God’s promises2 and in doing so found new courage to act—courage that came from the intimate relationship he enjoyed with the LORD.3
6 David fut dans une grande angoisse, car le peuple parlait de le lapider, parce que tous avaient de l'amertume dans l'âme, chacun à cause de ses fils et de ses filles. Mais David reprit courage en s'appuyant sur l'Eternel, son Dieu.