1 Samuel 29:7-9

New International Reader's Version

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.”

⁹ Achish answered, “You have been as pleasing to me as an angel of God. But the Philistine commanders have said, ‘We don’t want David to go up with us into battle.’