1 Samuel 29:7-9

Evangelical Heritage Version

⁷ So now return. Go in peace, so that you do not displease the serens of the Philistines.”

⁸ David said to Achish, “But what have I done? What have you found in your servant from the day I came into your presence until this day that would disqualify me from going and fighting against the enemies of my lord the king?”

⁹ Achish answered David, “I know that, as far as I am concerned, you are as good as an angel of God. Nevertheless, the officers of the Philistines have said, ‘He must not go up to the battle with us.’