1 Samuel 29:7-9

New Catholic Bible

⁷ Therefore, go back, and leave in peace, so that you not displease the lords of the Philistines.”

⁸ David said to Achish, “But what have I done? As long as I have been with you, up until now, have you found anything in your servant that would explain why I am not able to go to fight against the enemies of my lord, the king?” ⁹ Achish answered David, “I consider you to be as good as an angel of God. Nevertheless, the lords of the Philistines have said, ‘He will not go up with us into battle.’