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28 Then it came time for the Philistines to gather their forces to go to war against the people of Israel, and Achish spoke to David.

Achish: Of course you and your men will join us in the coming fight.

David: Good. You will see what your servant can do in battle.

Achish: Excellent. You will be my bodyguard as long as I live.

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28 In those days the Philistines gathered(A) their forces to fight against Israel. Achish said to David, “You must understand that you and your men will accompany me in the army.”

David said, “Then you will see for yourself what your servant can do.”

Achish replied, “Very well, I will make you my bodyguard(B) for life.”

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