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Why can&#8217t I go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king?&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/29.htm">New Living Translation</a> “What have I done to deserve this treatment?” David demanded. “What have you ever found in your servant, that I can’t go and fight the enemies of my lord the king?” <a href="/esv/1_samuel/29.htm">English Standard Version</a> And David said to Achish, “But what have I done? What have you found in your servant from the day I entered your service until now, that I may not go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king?” <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “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?” <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/29.htm">King James Bible</a> And David said unto Achish, But what have I done? and what hast thou found in thy servant so long as I have been with thee unto this day, that I may not go fight against the enemies of my lord the king? <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/29.htm">New King James Version</a> So David said to Achish, “But what have I done? And to this day what have you found in your servant as long as I have been with you, that I may not go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king?” <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> However, David said to Achish, “But what have I done? And what have you found in your servant since the day that I came before you, to this day, that I cannot go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king?” <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/29.htm">NASB 1995</a> David said to Achish, &#8220But what have I done? And what have you found in your servant from the day when I came before you to this day, that I may not go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And David said to Achish, “But what have I done? And what have you found in your servant from the day when I came before you to this day, that I may not go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king?” <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And David said to Achish, “But what have I done? And what have you found in your servant from the day when I came before you to this day, that I may not go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king?” <a href="/amp/1_samuel/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a> David said to Achish, “But what have I done? What have you found in your servant from the day when I [first] came before you to this day, that I may not go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king?” <a href="/csb/1_samuel/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “But what have I done? ” David replied to Achish. “From the first day I entered your service until today, what have you found against your servant to keep me from going to fight against the enemies of my lord the king? ” <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220But what have I done?&#8221 David replied to Achish. &#8220From the first day I was with you until today, what have you found against your servant to keep me from going along to fight against the enemies of my lord the king?&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_samuel/29.htm">American Standard Version</a> And David said unto Achish, But what have I done? and what hast thou found in thy servant so long as I have been before thee unto this day, that I may not go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king? <a href="/cev/1_samuel/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> "But what have I done?" David asked. "Do you know of anything I've ever done that would keep me from fighting the enemies of my king?" <a href="/erv/1_samuel/29.htm">English Revised Version</a> And David said unto Achish, But what have I done? and what hast thou found in thy servant so long as I have been before thee unto this day, that I may not go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king? <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "What have I done?" David asked Achish. "What have you learned about me from the time I came to you until now? Why shouldn't I fight your enemies, Your Majesty?" <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/29.htm">Good News Translation</a> David answered, "What have I done wrong, sir? If, as you say, you haven't found any fault in me since the day I started serving you, why shouldn't I go with you, my master and king, and fight your enemies?" <a href="/isv/1_samuel/29.htm">International Standard Version</a> David told Achish, "What have I done, and what have you found in your servant from the time I came before you until this very moment, that I shouldn't go out and fight the enemies of your majesty?" <a href="/msb/1_samuel/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?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?? <a href="/net/1_samuel/29.htm">NET Bible</a> But David said to Achish, "What have I done? What have you found in your servant from the day that I first came into your presence until the present time, that I shouldn't go and fight the enemies of my lord the king?" <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> David said to Achish, "But what have I done? What have you found in your servant so long as I have been before you to this day, that I may not go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king?" <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And David said to Achish, But what have I done? and what hast thou found in thy servant, so long as I have been with thee to this day, that I may not go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king. <a href="/web/1_samuel/29.htm">World English Bible</a> David said to Achish, “But what have I done? What have you found in your servant so long as I have been before you to this day, that I may not go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And David says to Achish, “But what have I done? And what have you found in your servant from the day that I have been before you until this day—that I do not go in and have fought against the enemies of my lord the king?” <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And David saith unto Achish, 'But what have I done? and what hast thou found in thy servant from the day that I have been before thee till this day -- that I go not in and have fought against the enemies of my lord the king?' <a href="/slt/1_samuel/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And David will say to Achish, But what did I? and what didst thou find in thy servant from the day I was before thee, even to this day, that I shall not go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And David said to Achis: But what have I done, and what hast thou found in me thy servant, from the day that I have been in thy sight until this day, that I may not go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king? <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And David said to Achish, “But what have I done, or what have you found in me, your servant, from the day that I was in your sight to this day, so that I may not go out and fight against the enemies of my lord, the king?” <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/29.htm">New American Bible</a> But David said to Achish: “What have I done? What fault have you found in your servant from the day I entered your service until today, that I cannot go to fight against the enemies of my lord the king?” <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> David said to Achish, “But what have I done? What have you found in your servant from the day I entered your service until now, that I should not go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> - - - <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And David said to Akish: “What have I done and what have you found in your Servant from the day that I have been before you and until today? But I would go and fight with the enemies of my Lord the King!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And David said unto Achish: 'But what have I done? and what hast thou found in thy servant so long as I have been before thee unto this day, that I may not go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king?' <a href="/sep/1_samuel/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And David said to Anchus, What have I done to thee? and what hast thou found in thy servant from the first day that I was before thee even until this day, that I should not come and war against the enemies of the lord my king? <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/29-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=8630" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/29.htm">The Philistines Reject David</a> …7Therefore turn back now and go in peace, so that you will not do anything to displease the leaders of the Philistines.” 8<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">“But</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: meh (Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">what</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śî·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">have I done?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">replied.</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/397.htm" title="397: ’ā·ḵîš (N-proper-ms) -- King of Gath. Of uncertain derivation; Akish, a Philistine king."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: ū·mah- (Conj-w:: Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">“What</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: mā·ṣā·ṯā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To attain to, find. ">have you found</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ḇə·‘aḇ·də·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">against your servant,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: mî·yō·wm (Prep-m:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">from the day</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yî·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">I came</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 2ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">to you</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">until today,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">keep me from</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: ’ā·ḇō·w (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">going along</a> <a href="/hebrew/3898.htm" title="3898: wə·nil·ḥam·tî (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjPerf-1cs) -- To feed on, to consume, to battle. A primitive root; to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle.">to fight</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: bə·’ō·yə·ḇê (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">against the enemies</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: ’ă·ḏō·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">of my lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king?”</a> 9Achish replied, “I know that you are as pleasing in my sight as an angel of God. But the commanders of the Philistines have said, ‘He must not go into battle with us.’…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_samuel/27-8.htm">1 Samuel 27:8-12</a> Now David and his men went up and raided the Geshurites, the Girzites, and the Amalekites. (From ancient times these people had inhabited the land extending to Shur and Egypt.) / Whenever David attacked a territory, he did not leave a man or woman alive, but he took the flocks and herds, the donkeys, camels, and clothing. Then he would return to Achish, / who would ask him, “What have you raided today?” And David would reply, “The Negev of Judah,” or “The Negev of Jerahmeel,” or “The Negev of the Kenites.” ... <a href="/1_samuel/28-1.htm">1 Samuel 28:1-2</a> 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.” <a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">1 Samuel 18:5</a> So David marched out and prospered in everything Saul sent him to do, and Saul set him over the men of war. And this was pleasing in the sight of all the people, and of Saul’s officers as well. <a href="/1_samuel/21-10.htm">1 Samuel 21:10-15</a> 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. ... <a href="/1_samuel/22-14.htm">1 Samuel 22:14</a> Ahimelech answered the king, “Who among all your servants is as faithful as David, the king’s son-in-law, the captain of your bodyguard and honored in your house? <a href="/1_samuel/24-9.htm">1 Samuel 24:9</a> and said to Saul, “Why do you listen to the words of men who say, ‘Look, David intends to harm you’? <a href="/1_samuel/25-28.htm">1 Samuel 25:28</a> 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. <a href="/2_samuel/3-25.htm">2 Samuel 3:25</a> Surely you realize that Abner son of Ner came to deceive you and to track your movements and all that you are doing.” <a href="/2_kings/18-7.htm">2 Kings 18:7</a> And the LORD was with Hezekiah, and he prospered wherever he went. He rebelled against the king of Assyria and refused to serve him. <a href="/psalms/56-1.htm">Psalm 56:1-2</a> 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. <a href="/psalms/56-5.htm">Psalm 56:5-6</a> All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise. / They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps while they wait to take my life. <a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Psalm 34:1-3</a> 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. <a href="/psalms/34-4.htm">Psalm 34:4-7</a> I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. / Those who look to Him are radiant with joy; their faces shall never be ashamed. / This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles. ... <a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10-12</a> Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. <a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">Matthew 10:16</a> Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And David said to Achish, But what have I done? and what have you found in your servant so long as I have been with you to this day, that I may not go fight against the enemies of my lord the king?But what have<a href="/1_samuel/12-3.htm">1 Samuel 12:3</a> Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you.<a href="/1_samuel/17-29.htm">1 Samuel 17:29</a> And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?<a href="/1_samuel/20-8.htm">1 Samuel 20:8</a> Therefore thou shalt deal kindly with thy servant; for thou hast brought thy servant into a covenant of the LORD with thee: notwithstanding, if there be in me iniquity, slay me thyself; for why shouldest thou bring me to thy father?with [heb] before <a href="/1_samuel/28-2.htm">1 Samuel 28:2</a> And David said to Achish, Surely thou shalt know what thy servant can do. And Achish said to David, Therefore will I make thee keeper of mine head for ever.<a href="/2_samuel/16-18.htm">2 Samuel 16:18,19</a> And Hushai said unto Absalom, Nay; but whom the LORD, and this people, and all the men of Israel, choose, his will I be, and with him will I abide… <a href="/psalms/34-13.htm">Psalm 34:13,14</a> Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/29-6.htm">Achish</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-2.htm">A'chish</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-29.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-6.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-29.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-5.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-3.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-4.htm">Service</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/29-9.htm">Achish</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-9.htm">A'chish</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-27.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-9.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-26.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-14.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-13.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-11.htm">Service</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 29</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/29-1.htm">David marching with the Philistines</a> 3. <a href="/1_samuel/29-3.htm">is disallowed by their princes</a> 6. <a href="/1_samuel/29-6.htm">Achish dismisses him, with commendations of his fidelity</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>But what have I done? David's question reflects his innocence and confusion. Throughout his time with the Philistines, David maintained a facade of loyalty while secretly supporting Israel. This question highlights his strategic diplomacy and the tension between his true allegiance to Israel and his temporary alliance with the Philistines.David replied. David's response is direct and respectful, showing his diplomatic skills. His ability to communicate effectively with Achish, the Philistine king, demonstrates his leadership qualities and wisdom, which are consistent with his future role as king of Israel.What have you found against your servant, David refers to himself as a "servant," indicating humility and submission to Achish. This phrase underscores the trust Achish had in David, despite the suspicions of the other Philistine leaders. It also reflects the biblical theme of servanthood, which is central to the character of Jesus Christ, who came to serve rather than be served.from the day I came to you until today, David emphasizes his consistent behavior since joining Achish. This consistency is crucial in establishing trust and credibility. Historically, David's time with the Philistines was a period of refuge from Saul, illustrating the complex political landscape of the time.to keep me from going along to fight David's desire to fight alongside the Philistines is part of his ruse. His statement is a strategic move to maintain his cover, as he never intended to fight against Israel. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's providence, as God uses David's circumstances to protect Israel.against the enemies of my lord the king? David refers to the Israelites as "enemies," aligning himself with Achish. This phrase is a critical part of his deception, as he never intended to harm his own people. The term "lord the king" is a respectful address to Achish, but it also foreshadows David's future as the king of Israel, who will ultimately defeat Israel's true enemies.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The future king of Israel, currently in exile and serving under Achish, the Philistine king of Gath. David is in a precarious position, balancing his loyalty to Israel with his current allegiance to Achish. 2. <a href="/topical/a/achish.htm">Achish</a> The Philistine king of Gath who has given refuge to David. Achish trusts David and believes he has been loyal to him. 3. <a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a> The enemies of Israel, who are preparing for battle against Israel. They are skeptical of David's loyalty despite Achish's assurances. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation chosen by God, currently under the rule of King Saul, who is pursuing David out of jealousy and fear of losing his throne. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_philistine_commanders.htm">The Philistine Commanders</a> Military leaders who distrust David and fear he might turn against them in battle.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_difficult_situations.htm">Integrity in Difficult Situations</a> David's question to Achish reflects his desire to maintain integrity even when surrounded by enemies. Believers are called to uphold their integrity, trusting God to vindicate them. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_protection.htm">God's Sovereignty and Protection</a> Despite the dangerous situation, God protects David from fighting against his own people. This demonstrates God's sovereignty and His ability to orchestrate events for His purposes. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a> David's life is a testament to waiting on God's timing. Though anointed as king, he waits patiently for God's plan to unfold, teaching us to trust in God's perfect timing. <a href="/topical/b/balancing_allegiances.htm">Balancing Allegiances</a> David's situation highlights the challenge of balancing allegiances. Christians are reminded to prioritize their allegiance to God above all else. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_alliances.htm">Discernment in Alliances</a> The skepticism of the Philistine commanders serves as a reminder to be discerning in our alliances and relationships, ensuring they align with God's will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_29.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 29</a> <a href="/q/why_does_1_sam_8_conflict_with_2_sam_7.htm">Why does 1 Samuel 8 conflict with later passages that seem to affirm kingship, such as 2 Samuel 7?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_objection_to_david's_philistine_ties.htm">Why is there no mention of the Israelites objecting to David's alliance with Philistines in 1 Samuel 29, given David's notable status and background?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_david_threaten_violence_here.htm">1 Samuel 25:21-22 - Why would David, future king, threaten such violence over a refusal of hospitality, seemingly contradicting biblical ethics of mercy?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_king_david_deceive_and_kill.htm">Why does King David, described elsewhere as righteous (1 Kings 15:5), resort to deceit and murder in 2 Samuel 11:14-17?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/29.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) And David said unto Achish, But what have I done?--David's words have a ring of falseness in them; he never contemplated fighting in the ranks against Israel, and yet he speaks thus. The generous confidence of the chivalrous Achish is here in painful contrast with the dissimulation of the Israelite chieftain, David.It has been suggested that these suspicions of his loyalty on the part of the Philistine leaders had been aroused by David deliberately, in order to bring about his dismissal from the army in the field. This is possible, for the situation in which David now finds himself was most embarrassing from every point of view.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/29.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - David's answer is subtle and prevaricating; he pretends that his honour has been attacked, when really he had tricked the unsuspecting Achish. But truth is a modern virtue, and though David extols it in the Psalms (<a href="/psalms/15-2.htm">Psalm 15:2</a>; <a href="/psalms/51-6.htm">Psalm 51:6</a>), we too often find him practising falsehood. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/29-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>“But כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction what מֶ֤ה (meh) Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> What?, what!, indefinitely what have I done?” עָשִׂ֙יתִי֙ (‘ā·śî·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make David דָּוִ֜ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse replied. וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “What וּמַה־ (ū·mah-) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> What?, what!, indefinitely what have you found מָּצָ֣אתָ (mā·ṣā·ṯā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present against your servant, בְעַבְדְּךָ֔ (ḇə·‘aḇ·də·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant from the day מִיּוֹם֙ (mî·yō·wm) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day I came הָיִ֣יתִי (hā·yî·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be to you לְפָנֶ֔יךָ (lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face until today, עַ֖ד (‘aḏ) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while to כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction keep me from לֹ֤א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no going along אָבוֹא֙ (’ā·ḇō·w) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to fight וְנִלְחַ֔מְתִּי (wə·nil·ḥam·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3898.htm">Strong's 3898: </a> To feed on, to consume, to battle against the enemies בְּאֹיְבֵ֖י (bə·’ō·yə·ḇê) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> Hating, an adversary of my lord אֲדֹנִ֥י (’ă·ḏō·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> Sovereign, controller the king?” הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/29-8.htm">1 Samuel 29:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/29-8.htm">1 Samuel 29:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/29-8.htm">1 Samuel 29:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/29-8.htm">1 Samuel 29:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/29-8.htm">1 Samuel 29:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/29-8.htm">1 Samuel 29:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/29-8.htm">1 Samuel 29:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/29-8.htm">1 Samuel 29:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/29-8.htm">1 Samuel 29:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/29-8.htm">1 Samuel 29:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-8.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 29:8 David said to Achish But what have (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/29-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 29:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 29:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/29-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 29:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 29:9" /></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>