1 Samuel 29:1-3

New International Reader's Version

Achish Sends David Back to Ziklag

29 The Philistines gathered their whole army together at Aphek. Israel’s army camped by the spring of water at Jezreel. ² The Philistine rulers marched out in groups of hundreds and thousands. David and his men were marching with Achish behind the others. ³ The commanders of the Philistines asked, “Why are these Hebrews here?”

Achish replied, “That’s David, isn’t it? Wasn’t he an officer of Saul, the king of Israel? He has already been with me for more than a year. I haven’t found any fault in him. That’s been true from the day he left Saul until now.”