1 Samuel 29:6 · KJV

"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."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁴And 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?

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

⁶Then 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.

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

⁸And 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?

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Reflection Questions

How do you handle situations where you feel judged by others?

What does integrity mean for you in difficult circumstances?

When have you felt trusted by someone in authority?

Life Application

trust

Build trust by consistently demonstrating integrity in your actions.

relationships

Seek to understand others' perspectives before making judgments.

People in This Verse

AchishOT

King of Gath who interacts with David during his flight from Saul. He is depicted as skeptical of David's behavior.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 21:10

DavidBoth

The second king of Israel, known for his leadership, poetry, and a heart for God. He is a central figure in both Jewish and Christian traditions.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 16:1

Places in This Verse

Gath(Gath of the Philistines today)

Gath was one of the five major cities of the Philistines and the birthplace of Goliath. It served as a refuge for David during his conflict with Saul.

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