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From the day you came to me until today, I have found no fault in you, but the rulers don&#8217t approve of you. <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/29.htm">New Living Translation</a> So Achish finally summoned David and said to him, “I swear by the LORD that you have been a trustworthy ally. I think you should go with me into battle, for I’ve never found a single flaw in you from the day you arrived until today. But the other Philistine rulers won’t hear of it. <a href="/esv/1_samuel/29.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then Achish called David and said to him, “As the LORD lives, you have been honest, and to me it seems right that you should march out and in with me in the campaign. For I have found nothing wrong in you from the day of your coming to me to this day. Nevertheless, the lords do not approve of you. <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So Achish summoned David and told him, “As surely as the LORD lives, you have been upright, and it seems right in my sight 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 are not good in the sight of the leaders. <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/29.htm">King James Bible</a> Then Achish called David, and said unto him, Surely, as the LORD liveth, thou hast been upright, and thy going out and thy coming in with me in the host is good in my sight: for I have not found evil in thee since the day of thy coming unto me unto this day: nevertheless the lords favour thee not. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/29.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Achish called David and said to him, “Surely, as the LORD lives, you have been upright, and your going out and your coming in with me in the army is good in my sight. For to this day I have not found evil in you since the day of your coming to me. Nevertheless the lords do not favor you. <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Achish called David and said to him, “As the LORD lives, you have indeed been honest, and your going out and your coming in with me in the army are pleasing in my sight; for I have not found evil in you since the day of your coming to me to this day. Nevertheless, you are not pleasing in the sight of the governors. <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/29.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Achish called David and said to him, &#8220As the LORD lives, you have been upright, and your going out and your coming in with me in the army are pleasing in my sight; for I have not found evil in you from the day of your coming to me to this day. Nevertheless, you are not pleasing in the sight of the lords. <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Achish called David and said to him, “As the LORD lives, you have been upright, and your going out and your coming in with me in the army are pleasing in my sight; for I have not found evil in you from the day of your coming to me to this day. Nevertheless, you are not pleasing in the sight of the lords. <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Achish called David and said to him, “As Yahweh lives, you have been upright, and your going out and your coming in with me in the camp are pleasing in my sight; for I have not found evil in you from the day of your coming to me to this day. Nevertheless, you are not pleasing in the sight of the lords. <a href="/amp/1_samuel/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Achish called David and said to him, “As the LORD lives, you have been upright (righteous), and your behavior in the army is pleasing in my sight. For from the day you came to me to this day I have found no evil in you. Nevertheless, the [Philistine] lords do not approve of you. <a href="/csb/1_samuel/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So Achish summoned David and told him, “As the LORD lives, you are an honorable man. I think it is good to have you fighting in this unit with me, because I have found no fault in you from the day you came to me until today. But the leaders don’t think you are reliable. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So Achish summoned David and told him, &#8220As the LORD lives, you are an honorable man. I think it is good to have you working with me in the camp, because I have found no fault in you from the day you came to me until today. But the leaders don&#8217t think you are reliable. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/29.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then Achish called David, and said unto him, As Jehovah liveth, thou hast been upright, and thy going out and thy coming in with me in the host is good in my sight; for I have not found evil in thee since the day of thy coming unto me unto this day: nevertheless the lords favor thee not. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Achish called David over and said: I swear by the living LORD that you've been honest with me, and I want you to fight by my side. I don't think you've done anything wrong from the day you joined me until this very moment. But the other Philistine rulers don't want you to come along. <a href="/erv/1_samuel/29.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then Achish called David, and said unto him, As the LORD liveth, thou hast been upright, and thy going out and thy coming in with me in the host is good in my sight: for I have not found evil in thee since the day of thy coming unto me unto this day: nevertheless the lords favour thee not. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Achish called David and told him, "I solemnly swear, as the LORD lives, you are a dependable man. I consider your campaigning with me a good thing, because I've never found anything wrong with you from the day you came to me until now. But the rulers don't approve of you. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/29.htm">Good News Translation</a> Achish called David and said to him, "I swear by the living God of Israel that you have been loyal to me; and I would be pleased to have you go with me and fight in this battle. I have not found any fault in you from the day you came over to me. But the other kings don't approve of you. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/29.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Achish summoned David and told him, "As surely as the LORD lives, you are trustworthy, and it seems good to me for you to campaign with me as part of the army. Indeed, I've not found any evil in you from the time you came to me until now. But the leaders don't approve of you. <a href="/msb/1_samuel/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So Achish summoned David and told him, ?As surely as the LORD lives, you have been upright, and it seems right in my sight 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 are not good in the sight of the leaders. <a href="/net/1_samuel/29.htm">NET Bible</a> So Achish summoned David and said to him, "As surely as the LORD lives, you are an honest man, and I am glad to have you serving with me in the army. I have found no fault with you from the day that you first came to me until the present time. But in the opinion of the leaders, you are not reliable. <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Achish called David, and said to him, "As the LORD lives, you have been upright, and your going out and your coming in with me in the army is good in my sight; for I have not found evil in you since the day of your coming to me to this day. Nevertheless, the lords do not favor you. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Achish called David, and said to him, Surely, as the LORD liveth, thou hast been upright, and thy going out and thy coming in with me in the host is good in my sight: for I have not found evil in thee from the day of thy coming to me to this day: nevertheless the lords favor thee not. <a href="/web/1_samuel/29.htm">World English Bible</a> Then Achish called David and said to him, “As Yahweh lives, you have been upright, and your going out and your coming in with me in the army is good in my sight; for I have not found evil in you since the day of your coming to me to this day. Nevertheless, the lords don’t favor you. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Achish calls to David and says to him, “YHWH lives, surely you [are] upright, and good in my eyes is your going out, and your coming in with me in the camp, for I have not found evil in you from the day of your coming to me until this day; but you are not good in the eyes of the princes; <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Achish calleth unto David, and saith unto him, 'Jehovah liveth, surely thou art upright, and good in mine eyes is thy going out, and thy coming in, with me in the camp, for I have not found in thee evil from the day of thy coming in unto me till this day; and in the eyes of the princes thou art not good; <a href="/slt/1_samuel/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Achish will call for David and say to him, Jehovah lives, for thou wert straight and good in mine eyes, thy going out and thy coming in with me in the camp, for I found not evil in thee from the day of thy coming to me even to this day: and in the eyes of the princes thou art not good.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then Achis called David, and said to him: As the Lord liveth, thou art upright and good in my sight: and so is thy going out, and thy coming in with me in the army: and I have not found my evil in thee, since the day that thou camest to me unto this day: but thou pleasest not the lords. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, Achish called David, and he said to him: “As the Lord lives, you are good and righteous in my sight, even in your departure and your return with me in the military camp. And I have not found anything evil in you, from the day that you came to me, even to this day. But you are not pleasing to the princes. <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/29.htm">New American Bible</a> So Achish summoned David and said to him: “As the LORD lives, you are honest, and I would want you with me in all my battles. To this day I have found nothing wrong with you since you came to me. But in the view of the chiefs you are not welcome. <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Achish called David and said to him, “As the LORD lives, you have been honest, and to me it seems right that you should march out and in with me in the campaign; for I have found nothing wrong in you from the day of your coming to me until today. Nevertheless the lords do not approve of you.<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 Akish called David and said to him: “LORD JEHOVAH is living that you are upright, and your coming in and your going out with me in war is good in my eyes, and I have not found evil in you from the day that you came to us and until today, but in the eyes of the Tyrants you are not good<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then Achish called David, and said unto him: 'As the LORD liveth, thou hast been upright, and thy going out and thy coming in with me in the host is good in my sight; for I have not found evil in thee since the day of thy coming unto me unto this day; nevertheless the lords favour thee not. <a href="/sep/1_samuel/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Anchus called David, and said to him, As the Lord lives, thou art right and approved in my eyes, and so is thy going out and thy coming in with me in the army, and I have not found any evil to charge against thee from the day that thou camest to me until this day: but thou art not approved in the eyes of the lords. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/29-6.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=8599" 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> …5Is this not the David about whom they sing in their dances: ‘Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands’?” 6<a href="/hebrew/397.htm" title="397: ’ā·ḵîš (N-proper-ms) -- King of Gath. Of uncertain derivation; Akish, a Philistine king.">So Achish</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: way·yiq·rā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">summoned</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></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.">and told him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">“As surely as the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: ḥay- (N-ms) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">lives,</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3477.htm" title="3477: yā·šār (Adj-ms) -- Straight, right. From yashar; straight.">have been upright</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·nay (Prep-b:: N-cdc:: 1cs) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">in my sight,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: wə·ṭō·wḇ (Conj-w:: Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">and it seems right</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: ṣê·ṯə·ḵā (V-Qal-Inf:: 2ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">that you should march in and out</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: ū·ḇō·’ă·ḵā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Inf:: 2ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come."></a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tî (Prep:: 1cs) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with me</a> <a href="/hebrew/4264.htm" title="4264: bam·ma·ḥă·neh (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- An encampment, camp. From chanah; an encampment; hence, an army, whether literal or figurative.">in the army,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: mā·ṣā·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To attain to, find. ">I have found</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.">no</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā·‘āh (Adj-fs) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">fault</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">in you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: mî·yō·wm (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">from the day</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bō·’ă·ḵā (V-Qal-Inf:: 2ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">you came</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. ">to me</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</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.">this</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.">day.</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’āt·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">But you</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.">have no</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">favor</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ū·ḇə·‘ê·nê (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-cdc) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">in the sight</a> <a href="/hebrew/5633.htm" title="5633: has·sə·rā·nîm (Art:: N-mp) -- An axle, a peer. From an unused root of uncertain meaning; an axle; figuratively, a peer.">of the leaders.</a> 7Therefore turn back now and go in peace, so that you will not do anything to displease the leaders of the Philistines.”…<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/27-1.htm">1 Samuel 27:1-12</a> 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. ... <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/30-1.htm">1 Samuel 30:1-6</a> 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. ... <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_samuel/15-21.htm">2 Samuel 15:21</a> But Ittai answered the king, “As surely as the LORD lives, and as my lord the king lives, wherever my lord the king may be, whether it means life or death, there will your servant be!” <a href="/1_kings/2-32.htm">1 Kings 2:32</a> The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. <a href="/1_chronicles/12-19.htm">1 Chronicles 12:19</a> 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.”) <a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Psalm 34:1</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. <a href="/psalms/56-1.htm">Psalm 56:1-13</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. / When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. ... <a href="/psalms/57-1.htm">Psalm 57:1-11</a> For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed. / I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me. / He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth. ... <a href="/psalms/59-1.htm">Psalm 59:1-17</a> For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me. / Deliver me from workers of iniquity, and save me from men of bloodshed. / See how they lie in wait for me. Fierce men conspire against me for no transgression or sin of my own, O LORD. ... <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 10:16-22</a> Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. / But beware of men, for they will hand you over to their councils and flog you in their synagogues. / On My account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. ... <a href="/matthew/10-34.htm">Matthew 10:34-36</a> Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. / For I have come to turn ‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. / A man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’ <a href="/luke/6-22.htm">Luke 6:22-23</a> Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man. / Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then Achish called David, and said to him, Surely, as the LORD lives, you have been upright, and your going out and your coming in with me in the host is good in my sight: for I have not found evil in you since the day of your coming to me to this day: nevertheless the lords favor you not.the Lord<a href="/1_samuel/20-3.htm">1 Samuel 20:3</a> And David sware moreover, and said, Thy father certainly knoweth that I have found grace in thine eyes; and he saith, Let not Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved: but truly as the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, there is but a step between me and death.<a href="/1_samuel/28-10.htm">1 Samuel 28:10</a> And Saul sware to her by the LORD, saying, As the LORD liveth, there shall no punishment happen to thee for this thing.<a href="/deuteronomy/10-20.htm">Deuteronomy 10:20</a> Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God; him shalt thou serve, and to him shalt thou cleave, and swear by his name.thou hast<a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Matthew 5:16</a> Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.<a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm">1 Peter 2:12</a> Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.<a href="/1_peter/3-16.htm">1 Peter 3:16</a> Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.thy going<a href="/numbers/27-17.htm">Numbers 27:17</a> Which may go out before them, and which may go in before them, and which may lead them out, and which may bring them in; that the congregation of the LORD be not as sheep which have no shepherd.<a href="/2_samuel/3-25.htm">2 Samuel 3:25</a> Thou knowest Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive thee, and to know thy going out and thy coming in, and to know all that thou doest.<a href="/2_kings/19-27.htm">2 Kings 19:27</a> But I know thy abode, and thy going out, and thy coming in, and thy rage against me.I have not<a href="/1_samuel/29-3.htm">1 Samuel 29:3</a> Then said the princes of the Philistines, What do these Hebrews here? And Achish said unto the princes of the Philistines, Is not this David, the servant of Saul the king of Israel, which hath been with me these days, or these years, and I have found no fault in him since he fell unto me unto this day?the lords favour, etc.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/29-3.htm">Achish</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-1.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-5.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-18.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-19.htm">Host</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-2.htm">Lords</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-26.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-5.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-10.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-23.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/29-8.htm">Achish</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-12.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-8.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-7.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">Host</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-7.htm">Lords</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-9.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-9.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-8.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-18.htm">Upright</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>So Achish summoned David and told him Achish, the Philistine king of Gath, had given refuge to David when he fled from Saul. This summoning indicates a formal and serious conversation. David's presence in Philistine territory highlights the complex relationship between Israel and the Philistines, who were often enemies. David's alliance with Achish shows his strategic acumen and survival instincts during his fugitive years.“As surely as the LORD lives, you have been upright Achish swears by the LORD, acknowledging the God of Israel, which is significant given his Philistine background. This phrase suggests that David's conduct was so exemplary that even a foreign king recognized his integrity. It reflects David's ability to maintain his character and faith even while living among those who did not share his beliefs.and it seems right in my sight that you should march in and out with me in the army Achish expresses his trust in David, indicating that he sees him as a reliable ally. The phrase "march in and out" suggests military campaigns, highlighting David's role as a warrior. This trust is remarkable given David's status as an Israelite, traditionally an enemy of the Philistines. It underscores David's leadership qualities and his ability to inspire confidence even among former adversaries.because I have found no fault in you from the day you came to me until this day Achish's statement of finding no fault in David is a testament to David's consistent behavior and loyalty. This echoes the biblical theme of blamelessness, which is often associated with righteousness. It also foreshadows the New Testament portrayal of Jesus Christ, who was without sin and found blameless before God and man.But you are not good in the sight of the leaders Despite Achish's personal approval, the Philistine leaders (the lords of the Philistines) do not trust David. This reflects the political dynamics and suspicions inherent in alliances with former enemies. It highlights the tension between personal relationships and political realities. This situation parallels the rejection Jesus faced from the religious leaders of His time, despite His innocence and the good He did.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/achish.htm">Achish</a> The Philistine king of Gath who had given refuge to David when he fled from Saul. Achish trusted David and found him to be upright. 2. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The future king of Israel, who was living among the Philistines to escape King Saul's pursuit. David had gained the trust of Achish but was still viewed with suspicion by the Philistine leaders. 3. <a href="/topical/p/philistine_leaders.htm">Philistine Leaders</a> The commanders of the Philistine army who were wary of David's presence among them, fearing he might turn against them in battle. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_campaign.htm">The Campaign</a> The military campaign against Israel, which David was expected to join as part of Achish's forces. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The covenant name of God, invoked by Achish to affirm his sincerity in trusting David.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_unlikely_places.htm">Integrity in Unlikely Places</a> David maintained his integrity even while living among the Philistines. Believers are called to uphold their values and integrity, regardless of their environment. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_relationships.htm">God's Sovereignty in Relationships</a> Achish's trust in David, despite the suspicions of others, demonstrates how God can influence the hearts of those around us for His purposes. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_alliances.htm">Discernment in Alliances</a> The Philistine leaders' distrust highlights the need for discernment in forming alliances. Believers should seek God's guidance in their relationships and partnerships. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_despite_misunderstanding.htm">Faithfulness Despite Misunderstanding</a> David's experience shows that being misunderstood or mistrusted by others does not negate one's faithfulness to God. Believers should remain steadfast in their commitment to God, even when others doubt them. <a href="/topical/g/god's_protection_and_timing.htm">God's Protection and Timing</a> David's exclusion from the battle was ultimately God's protection. Trusting in God's timing and protection is crucial, even when circumstances seem unfavorable.<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>(6) Surely, as the Lord liveth.--This seems a strange oath for an idolatrous prince like the King of Gath to make use of--"By the life of Jehovah." It was probably the equivalent of the real oath of Achish, unless, as Keil supposes, the Philistine friend of David, in his oath, used the formula which he thought would be most acceptable to David, whom he looked upon as injured falsely by the suspicion of the Philistine leaders.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/29.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 6, 7. - As Jehovah liveth. These words are strange in the mouth of a Philistine, nor can we suppose that out of respect to David he would thus swear by David's God. Probably they are the equivalent of the oath which Achish really used. He sends, however, David away with the utmost courtesy, assuring him that his own wish had been that he should remain with him, because all his conduct had been upright since he had come to him at Gath. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/29-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So Achish אָכִ֜ישׁ (’ā·ḵîš) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_397.htm">Strong's 397: </a> Achish -- king of Gath summoned וַיִּקְרָ֨א (way·yiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read David דָּוִ֗ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and told him, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (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 “As surely as the LORD יְהוָ֞ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel lives, חַי־ (ḥay-) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life you אַתָּ֗ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you have been upright יָשָׁ֣ר (yā·šār) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3477.htm">Strong's 3477: </a> Straight, right in my sight, בְּ֠עֵינַי (bə·‘ê·nay) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> An eye, a fountain and it seems right וְט֣וֹב (wə·ṭō·wḇ) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> Pleasant, agreeable, good that you should march in and out צֵאתְךָ֨ (ṣê·ṯə·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim with me אִתִּי֙ (’it·tî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> Nearness, near, with, by, at, among in the army, בַּֽמַּחֲנֶ֔ה (bam·ma·ḥă·neh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4264.htm">Strong's 4264: </a> An encampment, an army because כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction I have found מָצָ֤אתִֽי (mā·ṣā·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common 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 no לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no fault רָעָ֔ה (rā·‘āh) Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> Bad, evil in you בְךָ֙ (ḇə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> from the day מִיּ֛וֹם (mî·yō·wm) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day you came בֹּאֲךָ֥ (bō·’ă·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to me אֵלַ֖י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to until עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while this הַזֶּ֑ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that day. הַיּ֣וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day But you אָֽתָּה׃ (’āt·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you have no לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no favor ט֥וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> Pleasant, agreeable, good in the sight וּבְעֵינֵ֥י (ū·ḇə·‘ê·nê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - cdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> An eye, a fountain of the leaders. הַסְּרָנִ֖ים (has·sə·rā·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5633.htm">Strong's 5633: </a> An axle, a peer <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/29-6.htm">1 Samuel 29:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/29-6.htm">1 Samuel 29:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/29-6.htm">1 Samuel 29:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/29-6.htm">1 Samuel 29:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/29-6.htm">1 Samuel 29:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/29-6.htm">1 Samuel 29:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/29-6.htm">1 Samuel 29:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/29-6.htm">1 Samuel 29:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/29-6.htm">1 Samuel 29:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/29-6.htm">1 Samuel 29:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-6.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 29:6 Then Achish called David and said (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/29-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 29:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 29:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/29-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 29:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 29:7" /></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>