1 Samuel 29:6-8

New International Reader's Version

⁶ So Achish called David over to him. He said, “You have been faithful to me. And that’s just as sure as the Lord is alive. I would be pleased to have you serve with me in the army. I haven’t found any fault in you. That’s been true from the day you came to me until today. But the Philistine rulers aren’t pleased to have you come along. ⁷ So now go back home in peace. Don’t do anything that wouldn’t please the Philistine rulers.”

⁸ “But what have I done?” asked David. “What have you found against me from the day I came to you until now? Why can’t I go and fight against your enemies? After all, you are my king and master.”