1 Samuel 9:5

And when they were come to the land of Zuph, Saul said to his servant that was with him, Come, and let us return; lest my father leave caring for the asses, and take thought for us.

Cross-reference

1 Samuel 10:2 Historical context

1 Sam 10:2 directly continues the story: the men tell Saul his father stopped worrying about the donkeys and is anxious for him.