1 Samuel 29

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 29 of 31

¹ And the Philistines gathered all their armies to Aphek. And Israel was camped at a fountain which is in Jezreel.

² And the Philistine rulers were passing on by hundreds and by thousands. And David and his men were passing on in the rear with Achish.

³ And the leaders of the Philistines said, What are these Hebrews? And Achish said to the Philistine leaders, Is this not David the servant of Saul the king of Israel who has been with me these days and years? And I have not found anything evil in him from the day he fell away until today.

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Chapter Summary

David marches with the Philistines. He is disallowed by their rulers. Achish dismisses him with commendations of his fidelity.

Key Hebrew Words

שָׂרֵ֣י chieftain H8269 · TWOT 2295a

מָצָ֤אתִי attain to H4672 · TWOT 1231

הִפְקַדְתּ֣ musterings H6485 · TWOT 1802b

יָשָׁ֣ר straight H3477 · TWOT 930a

הָיָ֤ה fall out H1961 · TWOT 491

People & Context

Philistine Commanders Reject David

At the Philistine muster in Aphek, the other commanders are furious that David is marching with them, fearing he will turn against them in battle to w…

David Sent Back to Ziklag

Achish apologizes to David, asserting he trusts him completely, but orders David and his men to leave early the next morning to appease the Philistine…

Timeline

Philistine Commanders Reject David

At the Philistine muster in Aphek, the other commanders are furious that David is marching with them, fearing he will turn against them in battle to win back Saul's favor.

1 Samuel 29:1-5

David Sent Back to Ziklag

Achish apologizes to David, asserting he trusts him completely, but orders David and his men to leave early the next morning to appease the Philistine commanders.

1 Samuel 29:6-11

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