2 Samuel 1:1
Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag;
Cross-reference
1 Samuel 27:6
Historical context
1 Samuel 27:6 explains that Achish gave Ziklag to David, establishing why David was living there after Saul's death.
1 Samuel 30:17–26
Historical context
1 Samuel 30:17-26 recounts David's victory over the Amalekites and distribution of spoils — the immediate backstory to his return to Ziklag.
1 Chronicles 12:1
Historical context
1 Chronicles 12:1 lists the mighty men who joined David at Ziklag, providing additional detail about his supporters there.