1 Samuel 29:7-9

Common English Bible

⁷ So go back home now, and go in peace. Don’t do anything to upset the Philistine rulers.”

⁸ “But what have I done?” David asked Achish. “What wrong have you found in me, your servant, from the day I came to you until now? Why shouldn’t I go and fight the enemies of my master the king?”

⁹ “I agree,” Achish answered David. “I think you’re as good as one of God’s own messengers. Despite that, the Philistine commanders have ordered, ‘He can’t go into battle with us.’