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do nothing to displease the Philistine rulers.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/29.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Please don’t upset them, but go back quietly.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/29.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So go back now; and go peaceably, that you may not displease the lords of the Philistines.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore turn back now and go in peace, so that you will not do anything to displease the leaders of the Philistines.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/29.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Wherefore now return, and go in peace, that thou displease not the lords of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/29.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Therefore return now, and go in peace, that you may not displease the lords of the Philistines.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now then, return and go in peace, so that you will not do <i>anything</i> wrong in the sight of the governors of the Philistines.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/29.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Now therefore return and go in peace, that you may not displease the lords of the Philistines.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Now therefore return, and go in peace, that you may not displease the lords of the Philistines.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So now, return and go in peace, that you may not do evil in the sight of the lords of the Philistines.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So return now and go in peace [to your place], so that you do not displease the Philistine lords.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now go back quietly and you won’t be doing anything the Philistine leaders think is wrong.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now go back quietly and you won&#8217t be doing anything the Philistine leaders think is wrong.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/29.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Wherefore now return, and go in peace, that thou displease not the lords of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Go on back home and try not to upset them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/29.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Wherefore now return, and go in peace, that thou displease not the lords of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So leave peacefully without doing anything to displease the Philistine rulers."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/29.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So go back home in peace, and don't do anything that would displease them." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/29.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now return and go in peace, so you do nothing to displease the Philistine leaders."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore turn back now and go in peace, so that you will not do anything to displease the leaders of the Philistines.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/29.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So turn and leave in peace. You must not do anything that the leaders of the Philistines consider improper!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore now return, and go in peace, that you not displease the lords of the Philistines."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Therefore now return, and go in peace, that thou displease not the lords of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/29.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore now return, and go in peace, that you not displease the lords of the Philistines.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and now, return, and go in peace, and you do no evil in the eyes of the princes of the Philistines.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and now, turn back, and go in peace, and thou dost do no evil in the eyes of the princes of the Philistines.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And now turn back and go in peace, and thou wilt not do evil in the eyes of the princes of the rovers.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Return therefore, and go in peace, and offend not the eyes of the princes of the Philistines. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, return, and go in peace, so that you do not offend the eyes of the princes of the Philistines.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/29.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Leave peacefully, now, and do nothing that might displease the Philistine chiefs.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So go back now; and go peaceably; do nothing to displease the lords of the Philistines.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />- - -<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Now return, go in peace, and you will not do evil in my eyes of the Lords of the Philistines”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Wherefore now return, and go in peace, that thou displease not the lords of the Philistines.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Now then return and go in peace, thus thou shalt not do evil in the sight of the lords of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/29-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=8622" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/29.htm">The Philistines Reject David</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>So Achish summoned David and told him, “As surely as the LORD lives, you have been upright in my sight, and it seems right that you should march in and out with me in the army, because I have found no fault in you from the day you came to me until this day. But you have no favor in the sight of the leaders. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: šūḇ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">Therefore turn back</a> <a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·‘at·tāh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">now</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: wə·lêḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">and go</a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: bə·šā·lō·wm (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">in peace,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">so that you will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ṯa·‘ă·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">do anything</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·nê (Prep-b:: N-cdc) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">to displease</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā‘ (Adj-ms) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5633.htm" title="5633: sar·nê (N-mpc) -- An axle, a peer. From an unused root of uncertain meaning; an axle; figuratively, a peer.">the leaders</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: p̄ə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">of the Philistines.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>“But what have I done?” David replied. “What have you found against your servant, from the day I came to you until today, to keep me from going along to fight against the enemies of my lord the king?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/28-1.htm">1 Samuel 28:1-2</a></span><br />Now in those days the Philistines gathered their forces for warfare against Israel. So Achish said to David, “You must understand that you and your men are to go out to battle with me.” / David replied, “Then you will come to know what your servant can do.” “Very well,” said Achish. “I will make you my bodyguard for life.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/27-1.htm">1 Samuel 27:1-4</a></span><br />David, however, said to himself, “One of these days now I will be swept away by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will stop searching for me all over Israel, and I will slip out of his hand.” / So David set out with his six hundred men and went to Achish son of Maoch, the king of Gath. / David and his men settled in Gath with Achish. Each man had his family with him, and David had his two wives: Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail of Carmel, the widow of Nabal. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-1.htm">1 Samuel 30:1-6</a></span><br />On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag, and the Amalekites had raided the Negev, attacked Ziklag, and burned it down. / They had taken captive the women and all who were there, both young and old. They had not killed anyone, but had carried them off as they went on their way. / When David and his men came to the city, they found it burned down and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-1.htm">2 Samuel 1:1-4</a></span><br />After the death of Saul, David returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites and stayed in Ziklag two days. / On the third day a man with torn clothes and dust on his head arrived from Saul’s camp. When he came to David, he fell to the ground to pay him homage. / “Where have you come from?” David asked. “I have escaped from the Israelite camp,” he replied. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-19.htm">1 Chronicles 12:19</a></span><br />Some from Manasseh defected to David when he went with the Philistines to fight against Saul. (They did not help the Philistines because the Philistine rulers consulted and sent David away, saying, “It will cost us our heads if he defects to his master Saul.”)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/21-10.htm">1 Samuel 21:10-15</a></span><br />That day David fled from Saul and went to Achish king of Gath. / But the servants of Achish said to him, “Is this not David, the king of the land? Did they not sing about him in their dances, saying: ‘Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands’?” / Now David took these words to heart and was very much afraid of Achish the king of Gath. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-12.htm">1 Samuel 23:12-13</a></span><br />So David asked, “Will the citizens of Keilah surrender me and my men into the hand of Saul?” “They will,” said the LORD. / Then David and his men, about six hundred strong, set out and departed from Keilah, moving from place to place. When Saul was told that David had escaped from Keilah, he declined to go forth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-28.htm">1 Samuel 25:28-31</a></span><br />Please forgive your servant’s offense, for the LORD will surely make a lasting dynasty for my lord, because he fights the LORD’s battles. May no evil be found in you as long as you live. / And should someone pursue you and seek your life, then the life of my lord will be bound securely by the LORD your God in the bundle of the living. But He shall fling away the lives of your enemies like stones from a sling. / When the LORD has done for my lord all the good He promised, and when He has appointed you ruler over Israel, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-17.htm">2 Samuel 5:17-25</a></span><br />When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went down to the stronghold. / Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/3-7.htm">2 Kings 3:7</a></span><br />And he sent a message to Jehoshaphat king of Judah: “The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you go with me to fight against Moab?” “I will go,” replied Jehoshaphat. “I am as you are, my people are your people, and my horses are your horses.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/56-1.htm">Psalm 56:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. To the tune of “A Dove on Distant Oaks.” A Miktam of David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be merciful to me, O God, for men are hounding me; all day they press their attack. / My enemies pursue me all day long, for many proudly assail me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Psalm 34:1-4</a></span><br />Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. / My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice. / Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">Matthew 10:16</a></span><br />Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a></span><br />Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-27.htm">Luke 6:27-28</a></span><br />But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Why now return, and go in peace, that you displease not the lords of the Philistines.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/29-4.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/numbers/22-34.htm">Displease</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-6.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-5.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-6.htm">Lords</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-35.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-5.htm">Peaceably</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-2.htm">Philistine</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-4.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-4.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-2.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-23.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-16.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/3-8.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-25.htm">Displease</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-10.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-9.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-19.htm">Lords</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-21.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-13.htm">Peaceably</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-9.htm">Philistine</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-9.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-9.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-9.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-11.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-10.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 29</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/29-1.htm">David marching with the Philistines</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/29-3.htm">is disallowed by their princes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/29-6.htm">Achish dismisses him, with commendations of his fidelity</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/29.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/29.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Therefore turn back now</b><br>This directive is given by Achish, the Philistine king of Gath, to David. At this point in the narrative, David has been living among the Philistines to escape King Saul's pursuit. The Philistines are preparing for battle against Israel, and David, along with his men, is expected to join them. However, the Philistine commanders distrust David, fearing he might turn against them in battle. The command to "turn back" signifies a pivotal moment where David is spared from fighting against his own people, Israel. This reflects God's providential care over David, ensuring he remains aligned with his future role as king of Israel.<p><b>and go in peace</b><br>Achish's instruction for David to "go in peace" is significant, as it underscores the peaceful resolution of a potentially dangerous situation. Despite the tension, David is sent away without conflict, highlighting the theme of divine intervention and protection. The phrase "go in peace" is often used in Scripture to denote a blessing or a safe departure, as seen in other instances such as in <a href="/genesis/26-29.htm">Genesis 26:29</a> and <a href="/1_samuel/1-17.htm">1 Samuel 1:17</a>. It reflects a desire for well-being and safety, which is consistent with God's overarching plan for David's life.<p><b>so that you will not do anything to displease</b><br>This part of the verse indicates the concern of the Philistine leaders that David might act against their interests. The Philistines remember David's reputation as a formidable warrior, particularly his victory over Goliath, a Philistine champion. Their fear is that David might seize the opportunity to regain favor with Saul by turning against them during the battle. This highlights the tension between David's past as an Israelite hero and his current position among the Philistines. It also reflects the broader biblical theme of loyalty and the potential for divided allegiances.<p><b>the leaders of the Philistines.</b><br>The Philistine leaders, or "lords," were the rulers of the five major Philistine cities: Ashdod, Ashkelon, Ekron, Gath, and Gaza. These leaders were influential and held significant power in the region. Their decision to exclude David from the battle underscores their authority and the political dynamics at play. The Philistines were a constant threat to Israel during this period, and their interactions with David provide insight into the complex relationships between neighboring nations. This situation also foreshadows David's future as a king who will eventually subdue the Philistines, fulfilling God's promise to deliver Israel from its enemies.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The future king of Israel, who at this time is living among the Philistines to escape King Saul's pursuit.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/achish.htm">Achish</a></b><br>The Philistine king of Gath who trusts David and wants him to fight alongside the Philistines against Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistine_leaders.htm">Philistine Leaders</a></b><br>The commanders of the Philistine army who distrust David and fear he might turn against them in battle.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistine_camp.htm">Philistine Camp</a></b><br>The location where the Philistine army is gathered to prepare for battle against Israel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, whom David is anointed to lead, but currently finds himself in a complex situation due to his alliance with the Philistines.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Even when circumstances seem dire or confusing, like David's situation among the Philistines, trust that God is in control and working behind the scenes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_protection.htm">God's Protection</a></b><br>David's dismissal from the battle is a divine intervention that prevents him from fighting against his own people, illustrating God's protective hand.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_complex_situations.htm">Integrity in Complex Situations</a></b><br>David's life among the Philistines teaches us the importance of maintaining integrity and faithfulness to God, even when surrounded by those who do not share our beliefs.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_timing.htm">God's Timing</a></b><br>David's journey reminds us that God's timing is perfect. Though David was anointed as king, he had to wait for God's appointed time to ascend the throne.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/peaceful_resolutions.htm">Peaceful Resolutions</a></b><br>Achish's instruction to "go in peace" highlights the value of seeking peaceful resolutions in conflicts, trusting God to handle the outcomes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_29.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 29</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_couldn't_david_build_the_temple.htm">Why was David forbidden from building the temple?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_philistines_suddenly_fear_david.htm">In 1 Samuel 29:3-5, why would the Philistines fear David so abruptly if Achish had trusted him for an extended time?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_thunder_aid_victory_in_1_sam_7_10.htm">How can the thunder in 1 Samuel 7:10 be scientifically explained as a decisive factor in a military victory?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_mediums_in_ancient_israel.htm">Is there any archaeological or historical evidence confirming the existence of mediums in ancient Israel to support the story of 1 Samuel 28:7-9?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/29-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Therefore now</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַתָּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> </span><span class="str2">At this time</span><br /><br /><span class="word">turn back</span><br /><span class="heb">שׁ֖וּב</span> <span class="translit">(šūḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and go</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֵ֣ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in peace,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּשָׁל֑וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·šā·lō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> </span><span class="str2">Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and you will not</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be doing anything</span><br /><span class="heb">תַעֲשֶׂ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṯa·‘ă·śeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to displease</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעֵינֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘ê·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - cdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the leaders</span><br /><span class="heb">סַרְנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(sar·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5633.htm">Strong's 5633: </a> </span><span class="str2">An axle, a peer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Philistines.”</span><br /><span class="heb">פְלִשְׁתִּֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ə·liš·tîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> </span><span class="str2">Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/29-7.htm">1 Samuel 29:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/29-7.htm">1 Samuel 29:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/29-7.htm">1 Samuel 29:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/29-7.htm">1 Samuel 29:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/29-7.htm">1 Samuel 29:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/29-7.htm">1 Samuel 29:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/29-7.htm">1 Samuel 29:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/29-7.htm">1 Samuel 29:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/29-7.htm">1 Samuel 29:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/29-7.htm">1 Samuel 29:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/29-7.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 29:7 Therefore now return and go in peace (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/29-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 29:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 29:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/29-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 29:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 29:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>