1 Samuel, 29

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The Philistines reject David as an ally and send him back to the Israelites.

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David Rejected by the Philistines

1 Now the Philistines gathered together all their armies to Aphek: and the Israelites pitched by a fountain which is in Jezreel.

2 And the lords of the Philistines passed on by hundreds, and by thousands: but David and his men passed on in the rereward with Achish.

3 Then said the princes of the Philistines, What do these Hebrews here? And Achish said unto the princes of the Philistines, Is not this David, the servant of Saul the king of Israel, which hath been with me these days, or these years, and I have found no fault in him since he fell unto me unto this day?

4 And the princes of the Philistines were wroth with him; and the princes of the Philistines said unto him, Make this fellow return, that he may go again to his place which thou hast appointed him, and let him not go down with us to battle, lest in the battle he be an adversary to us: for wherewith should he reconcile himself unto his master? should it not be with the heads of these men?

5 Is not this David, of whom they sang one to another in dances, saying, Saul slew his thousands, and David his ten thousands?

6 Then Achish called David, and said unto him, Surely, as the LORD liveth, thou hast been upright, and thy going out and thy coming in with me in the host is good in my sight: for I have not found evil in thee since the day of thy coming unto me unto this day: nevertheless the lords favour thee not.

7 Wherefore now return, and go in peace, that thou displease not the lords of the Philistines.

8 And David said unto Achish, But what have I done? and what hast thou found in thy servant so long as I have been with thee unto this day, that I may not go fight against the enemies of my lord the king?

9 And Achish answered and said to David, I know that thou art good in my sight, as an angel of God: notwithstanding the princes of the Philistines have said, He shall not go up with us to the battle.

10 Wherefore now rise up early in the morning with thy master's servants that are come with thee: and as soon as ye be up early in the morning, and have light, depart.

11 So David and his men rose up early to depart in the morning, to return into the land of the Philistines. And the Philistines went up to Jezreel.

Commentary

1 Samuel 29 is a chapter that focuses on the Philistine army's refusal to allow David to join them in battle against the Israelites. The Philistine commanders are concerned that David, a former Israelite, will turn against them in the heat of battle. Despite David's protests that he is loyal to the Philistines, they refuse to accept him into their ranks. This chapter serves as a reminder of the importance of loyalty and trust in relationships. David had been loyal to the Philistines, yet they still refused to trust him. This serves as a warning to us that loyalty is not always enough to earn trust. We must also be willing to prove our loyalty and demonstrate our commitment to those we are in relationship with. The chapter also serves as a reminder of the importance of being true to ourselves. Despite the Philistines' refusal to accept him, David remained true to himself and his beliefs. He did not compromise his values in order to gain acceptance. This is a lesson for us all, that we should remain true to ourselves and our beliefs, even when it is difficult. Overall, 1 Samuel 29 is a chapter that speaks to the importance of loyalty, trust, and being true to ourselves. It is a reminder that these values are essential in any relationship, and that we should strive to uphold them in our own lives.