Consumed by a deep sense of persecution, King Saul stands before his closest men and unleashes harsh accusations, convinced that his entire inner circle has secretly aligned with his rival. He charges them with forming a united rebellion against him [רד״ק, מצודת ציון, ביאור שטיינזלץ], acting as if they have all been promised personal favors and benefits in return for their treason [מצודת דוד, אברבנאל]. In his anger, he refuses to even speak his rival's name, referring to him merely as the son of Jesse as a deliberate show of disrespect and contempt [רד״ק].
At the heart of Saul's grievance is the secret covenant made between his son Jonathan and David. Saul argues that if his men had simply informed him of this alliance when it happened, he could have protected himself and stopped the uprising in its tracks [מצודת דוד, מלבי״ם]. At the same time, Saul recognizes that his men might be silent precisely because of that alliance, choosing to withhold information out of loyalty to Jonathan [אברבנאל].
Beyond the tactical betrayal, Saul expresses profound personal pain. He is heartbroken that not a single person is sick with worry for him, shares his sadness, or cares about his suffering [רלב״ג, מצודת דוד, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. His repeated complaints about them hiding the truth stem directly from this emotional storm and deep heartache [מצודת דוד].
Moving from past grievances to the immediate threat, Saul points out that David is currently waiting in ambush to overthrow him [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. He challenges his men, arguing that even if they once believed the friendship would not lead to an uprising, the rebellion is now an undeniable reality. David is actively gathering men to attack, yet Saul's inner circle still refuses to warn him [מלבי״ם, מצודת דוד]. Ultimately, Saul answers his own questions in a state of absolute despair. He concludes that if his own flesh and blood would encourage a servant to rebel against him, it is no surprise that his officers and trusted men would follow suit and betray him [אברבנאל].