1 Samuel 29:7

New International Reader's Version

So now go back home in peace. Don’t do anything that wouldn’t please the Philistine rulers.”

Cross References

Numbers 22:34

Balaam said to the angel of the Lord, “I have sinned. I didn’t realize you were standing in the road to oppose me. Tell me whether you are pleased with me. If you aren’t, I’ll go back.”

1 Samuel 1:17

Eli answered, “Go in peace. May the God of Israel give you what you have asked him for.”

1 Samuel 29:6

So Achish called David over to him. He said, “You have been faithful to me. And that’s just as sure as the Lord is alive. I would be pleased to have you serve with me in the army. I haven’t found any fault in you. That’s been true from the day you came to me until today. But the Philistine rulers aren’t pleased to have you come along.

1 Samuel 29:8

“But what have I done?” asked David. “What have you found against me from the day I came to you until now? Why can’t I go and fight against your enemies? After all, you are my king and master.”