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David said to Achish, But what have I done? and what have you found in your servant so long as I have been before you to this day, that I may not go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king?
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David's Disingenuous Plea
Commentators agree that David's words to Achish are an act of 'great dissimulation.' He feigns disappointment and loyalty, asking why he can't fight for the Philistines, when in reality he was 'heartily glad' to be dismissed. This performance was necessary to maintain his cover and avoid suspicion, as he never intended to fight against Israel.
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1 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
See 1 Samuel 29:10 note.
19th Century
Anglican
And David said to Achish, But what have I done? —David’s words have a ring of falseness in them; he never contemplated fi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And David said to Achish, what have I done ? &c.] This question is anticipated by the speech of Achish, who had decl…
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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, …
