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1 Samuel, 29

1. The Philistines mustered all their forces at Aphek while the Israelites pitched camp near the spring in Jezreel.

1. Now the Philistines gathered together all their armies to Aphek: and the Israelites pitched by a fountain which [is] in Jezreel.

2. The Philistine commanders marched past with their hundreds and their thousands, and David and his men brought up the rear with Achish.

2. And the lords of the Philistines passed on by hundreds, and by thousands: but David and his men passed on in the rereward with Achish.

3. The Philistine chiefs asked, 'What are these Hebrews doing?' Achish replied to them, 'Why, this is David the servant of Saul, king of Israel, who has been with me for the last year or two. I have had no fault to find with him from the day he gave himself up to me until the present time.'

3. Then said the princes of the Philistines, What [do] these Hebrews [here]? And Achish said unto the princes of the Philistines, [Is] not this David, the servant of Saul the king of Israel, which hath been with me these days, or these years, and I have found no fault in him since he fell [unto me] unto this day?

4. But the Philistine chiefs were angry with him. 'Send the man back,' they said, 'make him go back to the place which you assigned to him. He cannot go into battle with us, in case he turns on us once battle is joined. Would there be a better way for the man to regain his master's favour than with the heads of these men here?

4. And 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?

5. Is not this the David of whom they sang as they danced: Saul has killed his thousands, and David his tens of thousands'?

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

6. So Achish called David and said, 'As Yahweh lives, you are loyal, and I am quite content with all your doings in our campaigning together, since I have found no fault with you from the day you came to me until the present time. But you are not acceptable to the chiefs.

6. 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.

7. So go home, in peace, rather than antagonise them.'

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

8. 'But what have I done,' David asked Achish, 'what fault have you had to find with your servant from the day I entered your service to the present time, for me not to be allowed to go and fight the enemies of my lord the king?'

8. And 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?

9. In reply, Achish said to David, 'In my opinion, it is true, you are as good as an angel of God; but the Philistine chiefs have said, "He must not go into battle with us."

9. And 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.

10. So get up early tomorrow morning, with your master's servants who came with you, and go to the place which I assigned to you. Do not harbour resentment, since personally I have no fault to find with you. Get up early tomorrow morning and, as soon as it is light, be off.'

10. Wherefore 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.

11. So David and his men got up early to leave at dawn and go back to Philistine territory. And the Philistines marched on Jezreel.

11. 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.



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Notas de rodapé:

29:1-2 - The Philistines gather their troops for battle against Israel, and David, who is among them, is viewed with suspicion. David's alliance with Israel's enemies reflects a complex situation in which he tries to remain safe from Saul (see also 1 Samuel 27:1 and 1 Samuel 28:1-2).

29:3-5 - The Philistine princes question David's presence in the army, remembering his reputation as a warrior for Israel. David's fame as a Goliath slayer and military leader is not forgotten, even among his enemies (see also 1 Samuel 17:50-52 and 1 Samuel 18:7).

29:6-7 - Achish, king of Gath, defends David, claiming he has been loyal. However, to avoid internal conflict, Achish urges David to return home and not participate in the battle against Israel. This demonstrates Achish's diplomacy and David's skill in maintaining relations with the Philistines (see also 1 Samuel 27:8-12 and 1 Samuel 30:1-3).

29:8-9 - David questions the decision, but Achish reiterates his confidence, saying that David seems as blameless as an angel of God. This reveals the extent to which David was able to earn Achish's trust, even though he was an Israelite (see also 1 Samuel 28:1-2 and 2 Samuel 14:17).

29:10-11 - David and his men retreat, returning to Ziklag, where they would eventually face further hardships. David's departure from the battle shows how God protected him from fighting against his own people, Israel (see also 1 Samuel 30:1-3 and Psalm 34:7).

Versículos relacionados com 1 Samuel, 29:

1 Samuel chapter 29 narrates David's dilemma among the Philistines. How does God use even enemies to protect His anointed? This tense text describes David's rejection by Philistine leaders before the battle against Israel. The chapter explores themes of trust, reputation, and divine providence working through seemingly negative circumstances. David's integrity is questioned, but his exit from the conflict is assured. Consider with us five biblical passages that illuminate the principles of faithfulness and divine direction evidenced in this crucial chapter.

Psalms 118:6: "The Lord is with me; I will not fear. What can men do to me?" - It reflects the trust that David could have had in God, instead of depending on the protection of the Philistines.

Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; acknowledge the Lord in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight." - Offers perspective on how David might have acted, trusting God rather than human alliances.

2 Corinthians 6:17: "Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch unclean things, and I will welcome you." - It relates to David's separation from the Philistines, although forced by circumstances.

Psalms 26:4-5: "I do not associate with false men, nor do I hang out with hypocrites. I hate the gathering together of evildoers, and I do not sit with the wicked." - It contrasts with David's earlier association with the Philistines and his subsequent separation.

Ephesians 5:11: "Do not participate in the fruitless works of darkness; rather, expose them to light." - Reflects on David's compromising position among the Philistines and his eventual separation from them.

FAQ:

Why did the Philistine princes reject David?

The Philistine leaders feared that David would turn against them in battle, so they demanded that Achish send him back. (1 Samuel 29:3-5)

What did Achish say to David when he sent him away?

Achish said he trusted David, but the Philistine princes did not want him in the war, so he should return to Ziklag. (1 Samuel 29:6-7)

How did David react to the Philistines' decision?

David feigned indignation and asked Achish why he could not fight, but he obeyed and returned to Ziklag. (1 Samuel 29:8-11)

Why were the Philistines afraid that David would betray them?

They remembered how David had defeated Goliath and his fame in Israel as a great warrior. (1 Samuel 29:5)

What does this episode reveal about divine providence?

It shows that God prevented David from fighting against Israel, preserving his integrity and future reign. (1 Samuel 29:11)


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