What does 1 Samuel 29:11 mean?

1 Samuel 29:11 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply 1 Samuel 29:11 today?

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1 Samuel 29:11 Meaning

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.

Context Explained

9And 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.

10Wherefore 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.

11So 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.

Key Themes

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Source: 1 Samuel 29:11