1 Samuel 29:7

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

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 29:7

BSB
Therefore turn back now and go in peace, so that you will not do anything to displease the leaders of the Philistines."
AKJV
Why now return, and go in peace, that you displease not the lords of the Philistines.
CPDV
Therefore, return, and go in peace, so that you do not offend the eyes of the princes of the Philistines."
ERV
Wherefore now return, and go in peace, that thou displease not the lords of the Philistines.
NHEB
Therefore now return, and go in peace, that you not displease the lords of the Philistines."
SMT
And now turn back and go in peace, and thou wilt not do evil in the eyes of the princes of the rovers.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 29:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 29:7
Summary
Commander requests peaceful departure to avoid offense
Place
Aphek
Event
Achish dismisses David peacefully
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative