Parallel Verses New International Version Achish answered, "I know that you have been as pleasing in my eyes as an angel of God; nevertheless, the Philistine commanders have said, 'He must not go up with us into battle.' King James Bible 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. Darby Bible Translation And Achish answered and said to David, I know that thou art acceptable to me, as an angel of God; nevertheless the princes of the Philistines have said, He shall not go up with us to the battle. World English Bible Achish answered David, "I know that you are 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.' Young's Literal Translation And Achish answereth and saith unto David, 'I have known that thou art good in mine eyes as a messenger of God; only, the princes of the Philistines have said, He doth not go up with us into battle; 1 Samuel 29:9 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleAs 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. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge as an angel the princes Library What Doest Thou Here?'Then said the princes of the Philistines, What do these Hebrews here!'--1 SAMUEL xxix. 3. 'The word of the Lord came to him, and He said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah?'--1 KINGS xix. 9. I have put these two verses together, not only because of their identity in form, though that is striking, but because they bear upon one and the same subject, as will appear, if, in a word or two, I set each of them in its setting. David was almost at the lowest point of his fortunes when he fled into … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Samuel Cross References 1 Samuel 29:4 But the Philistine commanders were angry with Achish and said, "Send the man back, that he may return to the place you assigned him. He must not go with us into battle, or he will turn against us during the fighting. How better could he regain his master's favor than by taking the heads of our own men? 2 Samuel 14:17 "And now your servant says, 'May the word of my lord the king secure my inheritance, for my lord the king is like an angel of God in discerning good and evil. May the LORD your God be with you.'" 2 Samuel 14:20 Your servant Joab did this to change the present situation. My lord has wisdom like that of an angel of God--he knows everything that happens in the land." 2 Samuel 19:27 And he has slandered your servant to my lord the king. My lord the king is like an angel of God; so do whatever you wish. Jump to Previous Acceptable Achish A'chish Angel Battle Blameless Commanders David Eyes Messenger Nevertheless Notwithstanding Philistine Philistines Pleasing Princes Rulers Sight True.Jump to Next Acceptable Achish A'chish Angel Battle Blameless Commanders David Eyes Messenger Nevertheless Notwithstanding Philistine Philistines Pleasing Princes Rulers Sight True.Links 1 Samuel 29:9 NIV1 Samuel 29:9 NLT 1 Samuel 29:9 ESV 1 Samuel 29:9 NASB 1 Samuel 29:9 KJV 1 Samuel 29:9 Bible Apps 1 Samuel 29:9 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 29:9 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 29:9 French Bible 1 Samuel 29:9 German Bible 1 Samuel 29:9 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
    |