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1 Samuel 29:7-9
Contemporary English Version
1 Samuel 29:7-9
Contemporary English Version
7 Go on back home and try not to upset them.
8 “But what have I done?” David asked. “Do you know of anything I've ever done that would keep me from fighting the enemies of my king?”[a]
9 Achish said:
I believe that you're as good as an angel of God, but our army commanders have decided that you can't fight in this battle.
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- 29.8 my king: David may be referring to either Saul or Achish.
1 Samuel 29:7-9
New International Version
1 Samuel 29:7-9
New International Version
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(A) of God; nevertheless, the Philistine commanders(B) have said, ‘He must not go up with us into battle.’
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