The band of the raiders - See the marginal reference.

The seven Manassite chieftains who went over to David on the eve of Saul’s last battle.

And they helped David against the band of the rovers
The Amalekites, who, while he was gone with the Philistines, ha…

Here is an account of those who appeared and acted as David's friends while he was persecuted. No difficulties or dangers should keep the sinner fr…