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Then Achish called David, and said to him, As Yahweh lives, you have been upright, and your going out and your coming in with me in the host is good in my sight; for I have not found evil in you since the day of your coming to me to this day: nevertheless the lords don`t favor you.

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A Philistine's Strange Oath

Commentators are intrigued that the Philistine King Achish swears, "As the Lord liveth." Scholars suggest this could be a translator conveying the oath's gravity, a sign of respect for David's faith, or evidence that even pagans had a concept of a supreme being. Achish may have used the oath he knew David would find most binding.

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1 Samuel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Samuel 29:6

18th Century

Theologian

As the Lord liveth — It seems strange for a Philistine to swear by Yahweh. However, it is likely that the general meaning of this and simila…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Samuel 29:6

19th Century

Bishop

Surely, as the Lord liveth. —This seems a strange oath for an idolatrous prince like the King of Gath to use—“By the life of Jehov…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Samuel 29:6

17th Century

Pastor

Then Achish called David
Being so near him, that he could call to him himself, or he sent some person to him, to req…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Samuel 29:6–11

17th Century

Minister

David rarely had a greater deliverance than when he was dismissed from such ensnaring service. God's people should always behave in such a way as, …

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