¹² Achish trusted David and said to himself, “He has become so obnoxious^(A) to his people, the Israelites, that he will be my servant for life.^(B)”

¹² Achish trusted David and said to himself, “He has become so obnoxious^(A) to his people, the Israelites, that he will be my servant for life.^(B)”

⁶ So Achish called David and said to him, “As surely as the Lord lives, you have been reliable, and I would be pleased to have you serve with me in the army. From the day^(A) you came to me until today, I have found no fault in you, but the rulers^(B) don’t approve of you. ⁷ Now turn back and go in peace; do nothing to displease the Philistine rulers.”

⁸ “But what have I done?” asked David. “What have you found against your servant from the day I came to you until now? Why can’t I go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king?”

⁹ Achish answered, “I know that you have been as pleasing in my eyes as an angel^(C) of God; nevertheless, the Philistine commanders^(D) have said, ‘He must not go up with us into battle.’