1 Samuel 29:7-9

GOD’S WORD Translation

⁷ So leave peacefully without doing anything to displease the Philistine rulers.”

⁸ “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?”

⁹ Achish answered David, “I admit that in my judgment you’re as good as God’s Messenger. However, the Philistine officers said, ‘He shouldn’t go into battle with us.’