1 Samuel 29:9-10 NASB

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 29:6-11

If the reasons Achish had to trust David were stronger than the reasons which the princes offered why they should distrust him (as I do not see that, in policy, they were, for the princes were certainly in the right), yet Achish was but one of five, though the chief, and the only one that had the title of king; accordingly, in a council of war held on this occasion, he was over-voted, and obliged to dismiss David, though he was extremely fond of him. Kings cannot always do as they would, nor... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 29:9

And Achish answered and said unto David ,.... In reply to the questions: I know that thou art good in my sight as an angel of God : for his great wisdom, and graceful behaviour, and inoffensive carriage: notwithstanding the princes of the Philistines have said, he shall not go up with us to the battle ; though Achish had so good an opinion of him, and had declared it in council, yet an order had passed there that he should not go to battle with them; there were but five of them,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 29:10

Wherefore now rise up early with thy master's servants that are come with thee ,.... Meaning his six hundred men, who were considered as the servants and subjects of Saul, though with David: and which tacitly carried in it the objection of the Philistine lords unto them, that since they were the servants and subjects of Saul, they were not to be trusted in a battle with him; lest finding an opportunity, they should seize it, and thereby ingratiate themselves into his favour again: and as... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 29:9

As an angel of God - There is some reason to think that Achish had actually embraced or was favourably disposed towards the Jewish religion. He speaks here of the angels of God, as a Jew might be expected to speak; and in 1 Samuel 29:6 ; he appeals to, and swears by Jehovah; which, perhaps, no Philistine ever did. It is possible that he might have learned many important truths from David, during the time he sojourned with him. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 29:10

With thy master ' s servants - Who were these? has been very properly asked; and to this question there can be but two answers: - The six hundred Israelites which were with him; and who might still be considered the subjects of Saul, though now residing in a foreign land. The servants of achish; i.e., David's men thus considered; because on his coming to Gath, he had in effect given up himself and his men to Achish. But Saul may be the master to whom Achish refers, and the words... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 29:1-11

Achish. David had, in the course of his life, friendly relations with several heathen princes. One of these was Achish (elsewhere called Abimelech, Psalms 34:1-22 ; inscription), son of Maoch, and king of Gath, one of the five royal cities, the seats of the princes of the Philistine confederacy. What is recorded of him shows that he was a remarkable man. Whilst Saul persecuted David, Achish protected him; and whilst the former, in the midst of Israel, "with the law" of Moses, committed... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 29:6-11

Escape from danger. The facts are— 1 . Achish informs David of the remonstrance of the princes, and at the same time expresses confidence in his integrity. 2 . On Achish urging his return from the scene of conflict, David professes to be surprised that he should be distrusted, and appeals to his past fidelity. 3 . Being reassured of the confidence of Achish, and of the determination of the princes, David returns with his men. The relations of Achish and David appear to have... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 29:9

1 know that, etc. Rather, "I know it, for thou art good in my sight," i.e. 1 know all that thou wouldst say as to thy trustworthiness, and assent to it. As an angel of God. I.e. as a messenger of God, as one set to me by God. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 29:10-11

With thy master's servants . It has been well remarked that while this would be a strange description of David's own men, it would exactly describe that band of deserters belonging to the tribe of Manasseh who, instead of obeying Saul's summons to the war with the Philistines, joined David about this time (see 1 Chronicles 12:19-21 ). As soon as ye be up early in the morning, etc. If it was on the second day s march that the Philistine lords objected to David's continuance with them, he... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 29:10

With thy master’s servants - The clue to this may be found in 1 Chronicles 12:19-21, where it appears that a considerable number of Manassites “fell” to David just at this time, and went back with him to Ziklag. It is therefore to these new comers that Achish applies the expression. It is impossible not to recognize here a merciful interposition of Providence, by which David was not only saved from fighting against his king and country, but sent home just in time to recover his wives and... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 29:6-11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 29:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 29:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 29:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 29:10

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 29:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 29:6-11

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 29:9

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 29:10-11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 29:10

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