1 Samuel 29:6

New Century Version

So Achish called David and said to him, “As surely as the Lord lives, you are loyal. I would be pleased to have you serve in my army. Since the day you came to me, I have found no wrong in you. But the other kings don’t trust you.

Cross References

Genesis 16:6

But Abram said to Sarai, “You are Hagar’s mistress. Do anything you want to her.” Then Sarai was hard on Hagar, and Hagar ran away.

2 Samuel 3:25

You know Abner son of Ner! He came to trick you! He came to learn about everything you are doing!”

2 Kings 19:27

“ ‘I know when you rest, when you come and go, and how you rage against me.

Psalm 121:8

The Lord will guard you as you come and go, both now and forever.

Isaiah 37:28

“ ‘I know when you rest, when you come and go, and how you rage against me.

Isaiah 65:16

People in the land who ask for blessings will ask for them from the faithful God. And people in the land who make a promise will promise in the name of the faithful God, because the troubles of the past will be forgotten. I will make those troubles go away.

Jeremiah 12:16

I want them to learn their lessons well. In the past they taught my people to swear by Baal’s name. But if they will now learn to swear by my name, saying, ‘As surely as the Lord lives . . . ’ I will allow them to rebuild among my people.

Numbers 27:17

who will go in and out before them. He must lead them out like sheep and bring them in; the Lord’s people must not be like sheep without a shepherd.”

Matthew 5:16

In the same way, you should be a light for other people. Live so that they will see the good things you do and will praise your Father in heaven.

Deuteronomy 10:20

Respect the Lord your God and serve him. Be loyal to him and make your promises in his name.

Joshua 22:30

When Phinehas the priest and the ten leaders heard the people of Reuben, Gad, and East Manasseh, they were pleased.

1 Peter 2:12

People who do not believe are living all around you and might say that you are doing wrong. Live such good lives that they will see the good things you do and will give glory to God on the day when Christ comes again.

1 Peter 3:16

but answer in a gentle way and with respect. Keep a clear conscience so that those who speak evil of your good life in Christ will be made ashamed.

1 Samuel 20:3

But David took an oath, saying, “Your father knows very well that you like me. He says to himself, ‘Jonathan must not know about it, or he will tell David.’ As surely as the Lord lives and as you live, I am only a step away from death!”

1 Samuel 28:10

Saul made a promise to the woman in the name of the Lord. He said, “As surely as the Lord lives, you won’t be punished for this.”

1 Samuel 29:3

The Philistine commanders asked, “What are these Hebrews doing here?” Achish told them, “This is David. He served Saul king of Israel, but he has been with me for over a year now. I have found nothing wrong in David since the time he left Saul.”

1 Samuel 29:7

Go back in peace. Don’t do anything to displease the Philistine kings.”

1 Samuel 5:8

The people of Ashdod called all five Philistine kings together and asked them, “What should we do with the Ark of the God of Israel?” The rulers answered, “Move the Ark of the God of Israel to Gath.” So the Philistines moved it to Gath.