1 Samuel 29:7-9

New International Version - UK

⁷ Now turn back and go in peace; do nothing to displease the Philistine rulers.’

⁸ ‘But what have I done?’ asked David. ‘What have you found against your servant from the day I came to you until now? Why can’t I go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king?’

⁹ Achish answered, ‘I know that you have been as pleasing in my eyes as an angel of God; nevertheless, the Philistine commanders have said, “He must not go up with us into battle.”