Of Manasseh also there fell away some to David, when he came with the Philistines against Saul to battle: but they helped them not; for the lords of the Philistines upon advisement sent him away, saying, He will fall away to his master Saul to the jeopardy of our heads.
Forsoþe men of Manasses fledden ouer to Dauid, whanne he cam with Filisteis to fiyte ayens Saul, and he fauyte not with hem, for after þat þe princes of Filisteis hadden take counsel, þei senten hym ayen, and seiden, With perel of oure heed he schal turne ayen to Saul his lord.