1 Samuel 29:6
New International Version
So Achish called David and said to him, “As surely as the LORD lives, you have been reliable, and I would be pleased to have you serve with me in the army. From the day you came to me until today, I have found no fault in you, but the rulers don’t approve of you.

New Living Translation
So Achish finally summoned David and said to him, “I swear by the LORD that you have been a trustworthy ally. I think you should go with me into battle, for I’ve never found a single flaw in you from the day you arrived until today. But the other Philistine rulers won’t hear of it.

English Standard Version
Then Achish called David and said to him, “As the LORD lives, you have been honest, and to me it seems right that you should march out and in with me in the campaign. For I have found nothing wrong in you from the day of your coming to me to this day. Nevertheless, the lords do not approve of you.

Berean Standard Bible
So Achish summoned David and told him, “As surely as the LORD lives, you have been upright, and it seems right in my sight that you should march in and out with me in the army, because I have found no fault in you from the day you came to me until this day. But you are not good in the sight of the leaders.

Berean Literal Bible
and Achish called to David and said to him, “As YHWH lives, surely you have been upright, and good in my eyes is your going out and your coming in with me in the camp. For I have not found in you evil since the day of your coming to me until this day. And in the eyes of the princes is no favor of you.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
Then Achish called David and said to him, “Surely, as the LORD lives, you have been upright, and your going out and your coming in with me in the army is good in my sight. For to this day I have not found evil in you since the day of your coming to me. Nevertheless the lords do not favor you.

New American Standard Bible
Then Achish called David and said to him, “As the LORD lives, you have indeed been honest, and your going out and your coming in with me in the army are pleasing in my sight; for I have not found evil in you since the day of your coming to me to this day. Nevertheless, you are not pleasing in the sight of the governors.

NASB 1995
Then Achish called David and said to him, “As the LORD lives, you have been upright, and your going out and your coming in with me in the army are pleasing in my sight; for I have not found evil in you from the day of your coming to me to this day. Nevertheless, you are not pleasing in the sight of the lords.

NASB 1977
Then Achish called David and said to him, “As the LORD lives, you have been upright, and your going out and your coming in with me in the army are pleasing in my sight; for I have not found evil in you from the day of your coming to me to this day. Nevertheless, you are not pleasing in the sight of the lords.

Legacy Standard Bible
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 camp are pleasing in my sight; for I have not found evil in you from the day of your coming to me to this day. Nevertheless, you are not pleasing in the sight of the lords.

Amplified Bible
Then Achish called David and said to him, “As the LORD lives, you have been upright (righteous), and your behavior in the army is pleasing in my sight. For from the day you came to me to this day I have found no evil in you. Nevertheless, the [Philistine] lords do not approve of you.

Berean Annotated Bible
So Achish (I will blacken) summoned David (beloved) and told him, “As surely as the LORD {YHWH} lives, you have been upright, and it seems right in my sight that you should march in and out with me in the army, because I have found no fault in you from the day you came to me until this day. But you are not good in the sight of the leaders.

Christian Standard Bible
So Achish summoned David and told him, “As the LORD lives, you are an honorable man. I think it is good to have you fighting in this unit with me, because I have found no fault in you from the day you came to me until today. But the leaders don’t think you are reliable.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So Achish summoned David and told him, “As the LORD lives, you are an honorable man. I think it is good to have you working with me in the camp, because I have found no fault in you from the day you came to me until today. But the leaders don’t think you are reliable.

American Standard Version
Then Achish called David, and said unto him, As Jehovah 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 favor thee not.

Contemporary English Version
Achish called David over and said: I swear by the living LORD that you've been honest with me, and I want you to fight by my side. I don't think you've done anything wrong from the day you joined me until this very moment. But the other Philistine rulers don't want you to come along.

English Revised Version
Then Achish called David, and said unto him, 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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then Achish called David and told him, "I solemnly swear, as the LORD lives, you are a dependable man. I consider your campaigning with me a good thing, because I've never found anything wrong with you from the day you came to me until now. But the rulers don't approve of you.

Good News Translation
Achish called David and said to him, "I swear by the living God of Israel that you have been loyal to me; and I would be pleased to have you go with me and fight in this battle. I have not found any fault in you from the day you came over to me. But the other kings don't approve of you.

International Standard Version
Then Achish summoned David and told him, "As surely as the LORD lives, you are trustworthy, and it seems good to me for you to campaign with me as part of the army. Indeed, I've not found any evil in you from the time you came to me until now. But the leaders don't approve of you.

NET Bible
So Achish summoned David and said to him, "As surely as the LORD lives, you are an honest man, and I am glad to have you serving with me in the army. I have found no fault with you from the day that you first came to me until the present time. But in the opinion of the leaders, you are not reliable.

New Heart English Bible
Then Achish called David, and said to him, "As the LORD lives, you have been upright, and your going out and your coming in with me in the army 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 do not favor you.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then Achish called David, and said to 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 from the day of thy coming to me to this day: nevertheless the lords favor thee not.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
So Achish summoned David and told him, “As surely as the LORD lives, you have been upright, and it seems right in my sight that you should march in and out with me in the army, because I have found no fault in you from the day you came to me until this day. But you are not good in the sight of the leaders.

World English Bible
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 army 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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Achish calls to David and says to him, “YHWH lives, surely you [are] upright, and good in my eyes is your going out, and your coming in with me in the camp, for I have not found evil in you from the day of your coming to me until this day; but you are not good in the eyes of the princes;

Berean Literal Bible
and Achish called to David and said to him, “As YHWH lives, surely you have been upright, and good in my eyes is your going out and your coming in with me in the camp. For I have not found in you evil since the day of your coming to me until this day. And in the eyes of the princes is no favor of you.

Young's Literal Translation
And Achish calleth unto David, and saith unto him, 'Jehovah liveth, surely thou art upright, and good in mine eyes is thy going out, and thy coming in, with me in the camp, for I have not found in thee evil from the day of thy coming in unto me till this day; and in the eyes of the princes thou art not good;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Achish will call for David and say to him, Jehovah lives, for thou wert straight and good in mine eyes, thy going out and thy coming in with me in the camp, for I found not evil in thee from the day of thy coming to me even to this day: and in the eyes of the princes thou art not good.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Then Achis called David, and said to him: As the Lord liveth, thou art upright and good in my sight: and so is thy going out, and thy coming in with me in the army: and I have not found my evil in thee, since the day that thou camest to me unto this day: but thou pleasest not the lords.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, Achish called David, and he said to him: “As the Lord lives, you are good and righteous in my sight, even in your departure and your return with me in the military camp. And I have not found anything evil in you, from the day that you came to me, even to this day. But you are not pleasing to the princes.

New American Bible
So Achish summoned David and said to him: “As the LORD lives, you are honest, and I would want you with me in all my battles. To this day I have found nothing wrong with you since you came to me. But in the view of the chiefs you are not welcome.

New Revised Standard Version
Then Achish called David and said to him, “As the LORD lives, you have been honest, and to me it seems right that you should march out and in with me in the campaign; for I have found nothing wrong in you from the day of your coming to me until today. Nevertheless the lords do not approve of you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
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Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Akish called David and said to him: “LORD JEHOVAH is living that you are upright, and your coming in and your going out with me in war is good in my eyes, and I have not found evil in you from the day that you came to us and until today, but in the eyes of the Tyrants you are not good
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then Achish called David, and said unto him: '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.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Anchus called David, and said to him, As the Lord lives, thou art right and approved in my eyes, and so is thy going out and thy coming in with me in the army, and I have not found any evil to charge against thee from the day that thou camest to me until this day: but thou art not approved in the eyes of the lords.

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Audio Bible



Context
The Philistines Reject David
5Is this not the David about whom they sing in their dances: ‘Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands’?” 6So Achish summoned David and told him, “As surely as the LORD lives, you have been upright in my sight, and it seems right that you should march in and out with me in the army, because I have found no fault in you from the day you came to me until this day. But you have no favor in the sight of the leaders. 7Therefore turn back now and go in peace, so that you will not do anything to displease the leaders of the Philistines.”…

Cross References
So Achish summoned David and told him,

1 Kings 22:9-12
So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.” / Dressed in royal attire, the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah were sitting on their thrones at the threshing floor by the entrance of the gate of Samaria, with all the prophets prophesying before them. / Now Zedekiah son of Chenaanah had made for himself iron horns and declared, “This is what the LORD says: ‘With these you shall gore the Arameans until they are finished off.’” …

Daniel 2:24-26
Therefore Daniel went to Arioch, whom the king had appointed to destroy the wise men of Babylon, and said to him, “Do not execute the wise men of Babylon! Bring me before the king, and I will give him the interpretation.” / Arioch hastily brought Daniel before the king and said to him, “I have found a man among the exiles from Judah who will tell the king the interpretation.” / The king responded to Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, “Are you able to tell me what I saw in the dream, as well as its interpretation?”

Genesis 41:14-15
So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, who was quickly brought out of the dungeon. After he had shaved and changed his clothes, he went in before Pharaoh. / Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I had a dream, and no one can interpret it. But I have heard it said of you that when you hear a dream you can interpret it.”
“As surely as the LORD lives, you have been upright,

1 Samuel 24:17
and said to David, “You are more righteous than I, for you have rewarded me with good, though I have rewarded you with evil.

1 Samuel 26:23
May the LORD repay every man for his righteousness and faithfulness. For the LORD delivered you into my hand today, but I would not extend my hand against the LORD’s anointed.

Proverbs 11:3
The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of the faithless destroys them.
and it seems right in my sight that you should march in and out with me in the army,

Joshua 14:11
still as strong today as I was the day Moses sent me out. As my strength was then, so it is now for war, for going out, and for coming in.

Numbers 27:17
who will go out and come in before them, and who will lead them out and bring them in, so that the congregation of the LORD will not be like sheep without a shepherd.”

Deuteronomy 31:2
he said to them, “I am now a hundred and twenty years old; I am no longer able to come and go, and the LORD has said to me, ‘You shall not cross the Jordan.’
because I have found no fault in you from the day you came to me until this day.

Luke 23:4
Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no basis for a charge against this man.”

John 18:38
“What is truth?” Pilate asked. And having said this, he went out again to the Jews and told them, “I find no basis for a charge against Him.

Daniel 6:4
Thus the administrators and satraps sought a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no charge or corruption, because he was trustworthy, and no negligence or corruption was found in him.
But you are not good in the sight of the leaders.

John 7:48
“Have any of the rulers or Pharisees believed in Him?

Acts 4:18-20
Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. / But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God. / For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.”

Acts 5:29
But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.
1 Samuel 27:1-12
David, however, said to himself, “One of these days now I will be swept away by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will stop searching for me all over Israel, and I will slip out of his hand.” / So David set out with his six hundred men and went to Achish son of Maoch, the king of Gath. / David and his men settled in Gath with Achish. Each man had his family with him, and David had his two wives: Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail of Carmel, the widow of Nabal. …


Treasury of Scripture

Then Achish called David, and said to him, Surely, as the LORD 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 favor you not.

the Lord

1 Samuel 20:3
And David sware moreover, and said, Thy father certainly knoweth that I have found grace in thine eyes; and he saith, Let not Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved: but truly as the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, there is but a step between me and death.

1 Samuel 28:10
And Saul sware to her by the LORD, saying, As the LORD liveth, there shall no punishment happen to thee for this thing.

Deuteronomy 10:20
Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God; him shalt thou serve, and to him shalt thou cleave, and swear by his name.

thou hast

Matthew 5:16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

1 Peter 2:12
Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

1 Peter 3:16
Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

thy going

Numbers 27:17
Which may go out before them, and which may go in before them, and which may lead them out, and which may bring them in; that the congregation of the LORD be not as sheep which have no shepherd.

2 Samuel 3:25
Thou knowest Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive thee, and to know thy going out and thy coming in, and to know all that thou doest.

2 Kings 19:27
But I know thy abode, and thy going out, and thy coming in, and thy rage against me.

I have not

1 Samuel 29:3
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?

the lords favour, etc.

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1 Samuel 29
1. David marching with the Philistines
3. is disallowed by their princes
6. Achish dismisses him, with commendations of his fidelity












So Achish summoned David and told him
Achish, the Philistine king of Gath, had given refuge to David when he fled from Saul. This summoning indicates a formal and serious conversation. David's presence in Philistine territory highlights the complex relationship between Israel and the Philistines, who were often enemies. David's alliance with Achish shows his strategic acumen and survival instincts during his fugitive years.

“As surely as the LORD lives, you have been upright
Achish swears by the LORD, acknowledging the God of Israel, which is significant given his Philistine background. This phrase suggests that David's conduct was so exemplary that even a foreign king recognized his integrity. It reflects David's ability to maintain his character and faith even while living among those who did not share his beliefs.

and it seems right in my sight that you should march in and out with me in the army
Achish expresses his trust in David, indicating that he sees him as a reliable ally. The phrase "march in and out" suggests military campaigns, highlighting David's role as a warrior. This trust is remarkable given David's status as an Israelite, traditionally an enemy of the Philistines. It underscores David's leadership qualities and his ability to inspire confidence even among former adversaries.

because I have found no fault in you from the day you came to me until this day
Achish's statement of finding no fault in David is a testament to David's consistent behavior and loyalty. This echoes the biblical theme of blamelessness, which is often associated with righteousness. It also foreshadows the New Testament portrayal of Jesus Christ, who was without sin and found blameless before God and man.

But you are not good in the sight of the leaders
Despite Achish's personal approval, the Philistine leaders (the lords of the Philistines) do not trust David. This reflects the political dynamics and suspicions inherent in alliances with former enemies. It highlights the tension between personal relationships and political realities. This situation parallels the rejection Jesus faced from the religious leaders of His time, despite His innocence and the good He did.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Achish
The Philistine king of Gath who had given refuge to David when he fled from Saul. Achish trusted David and found him to be upright.

2. David
The future king of Israel, who was living among the Philistines to escape King Saul's pursuit. David had gained the trust of Achish but was still viewed with suspicion by the Philistine leaders.

3. Philistine Leaders
The commanders of the Philistine army who were wary of David's presence among them, fearing he might turn against them in battle.

4. The Campaign
The military campaign against Israel, which David was expected to join as part of Achish's forces.

5. The LORD
The covenant name of God, invoked by Achish to affirm his sincerity in trusting David.
Teaching Points
Integrity in Unlikely Places
David maintained his integrity even while living among the Philistines. Believers are called to uphold their values and integrity, regardless of their environment.

God's Sovereignty in Relationships
Achish's trust in David, despite the suspicions of others, demonstrates how God can influence the hearts of those around us for His purposes.

Discernment in Alliances
The Philistine leaders' distrust highlights the need for discernment in forming alliances. Believers should seek God's guidance in their relationships and partnerships.

Faithfulness Despite Misunderstanding
David's experience shows that being misunderstood or mistrusted by others does not negate one's faithfulness to God. Believers should remain steadfast in their commitment to God, even when others doubt them.

God's Protection and Timing
David's exclusion from the battle was ultimately God's protection. Trusting in God's timing and protection is crucial, even when circumstances seem unfavorable.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 29:6?

2. How does Achish's trust in David reflect God's sovereignty in 1 Samuel 29:6?

3. What can we learn about integrity from David's relationship with Achish?

4. How does 1 Samuel 29:6 connect with Romans 8:28 on God's plans?

5. How can we apply David's example of trustworthiness in our daily lives?

6. What does Achish's statement reveal about God's protection over David in difficult situations?

7. Why did Achish trust David despite his allegiance to Israel in 1 Samuel 29:6?

8. How does 1 Samuel 29:6 reflect on God's protection over David?

9. What does Achish's statement in 1 Samuel 29:6 reveal about his perception of David's character?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 29?

11. How can David's earlier triumphs over the Philistines, such as in 1 Samuel 17, be reconciled with Achish's acceptance of him in 1 Samuel 29?

12. Why is there no mention of the Israelites objecting to David’s alliance with Philistines in 1 Samuel 29, given David’s notable status and background?

13. In 1 Samuel 29:3–5, why would the Philistines fear David so abruptly if Achish had trusted him for an extended time?

14. In 1 Chronicles 15:29, Michal criticizes David's dance--does this episode conflict with the portrayal of Michal in 2 Samuel, creating an inconsistency in her character and motives?
What Does 1 Samuel 29:6 Mean
So Achish summoned David

“So Achish summoned David…” (1 Samuel 29:6a)

• After months of sheltering in Philistine territory (1 Samuel 27:1–3), David is now face-to-face with the pagan king who had given him refuge.

• Achish’s initiative shows the seriousness of the moment; the king personally calls David rather than sending a servant.

• Cross references: 1 Samuel 21:10–15 (David’s earlier encounter with Achish); 1 Samuel 27:5-7 (Achish granting Ziklag). These passages underline a genuine, if unlikely, relationship of trust between the two men.


As surely as the LORD lives

“As surely as the LORD lives…” (29:6b)

• A Philistine ruler swears by Israel’s covenant name for God—YHWH—showing how clearly David’s faith has been observed (cf. 1 Kings 17:12; Ruth 3:13, where Gentiles also invoke the LORD).

• Achish’s oath highlights God’s sovereignty: even a pagan king must acknowledge the living LORD who directs every event (Proverbs 21:1; Daniel 4:34-35).


You have been upright

“…you have been upright…” (29:6c)

• Despite David’s earlier deception about his raids (1 Samuel 27:8-12), Achish testifies to David’s visible integrity. God’s grace has preserved David’s reputation (Psalm 25:21; Proverbs 16:7).

• Upright character lays a pathway for God’s purposes even in enemy territory (Genesis 39:2-4; Matthew 5:16).


It seems right in my sight that you should march in and out with me in the army

“…and it seems right in my sight that you should march in and out with me in the army…” (29:6d)

• “March in and out” is everyday military language meaning steady participation (cf. Numbers 27:17; 2 Samuel 5:2). Achish trusts David enough to place him among his own troops.

• The statement spotlights the tension: David is God’s anointed for Israel (1 Samuel 16:13) yet now stands ready to fight against Israel’s king. God is orchestrating events to prevent that contradiction (Psalm 33:10-11).


I have found no fault in you from the day you came to me until this day

“…because I have found no fault in you from the day you came to me until this day.” (29:6e)

• Achish’s sweeping commendation echoes other testimonies of blameless servants in foreign courts—Joseph before Pharaoh (Genesis 41:38-39) and Daniel before Darius (Daniel 6:4).

• God vindicates those who walk in integrity, even when circumstances look compromising (Psalm 26:1; 1 Peter 2:12).


But you are not good in the sight of the leaders

“But you are not good in the sight of the leaders.” (29:6f)

• The Philistine commanders distrust David (29:3-5). Their human fear becomes the very means God uses to extract David from a disastrous alliance (Romans 8:28).

• What seems like rejection is actually divine protection, preserving David from shedding Israelite blood and safeguarding his future kingship (2 Samuel 1:14-16).

• Cross references: Proverbs 19:21 (many plans, but the LORD’s purpose prevails); 1 Samuel 13:14 (God’s choice of a man after His own heart).


summary

Achish’s words reveal a remarkable testimony: a pagan king acknowledges David’s integrity and swears by Israel’s living God, yet the mistrust of Philistine leaders forces David away. God uses this moment to keep His anointed from an impossible moral conflict, preserving David’s spotless path to the throne. Integrity before God and man, coupled with God’s sovereign oversight, turns even the skepticism of enemies into a safeguard for His purposes.

(6) Surely, as the Lord liveth.--This seems a strange oath for an idolatrous prince like the King of Gath to make use of--"By the life of Jehovah." It was probably the equivalent of the real oath of Achish, unless, as Keil supposes, the Philistine friend of David, in his oath, used the formula which he thought would be most acceptable to David, whom he looked upon as injured falsely by the suspicion of the Philistine leaders.

Verses 6, 7. - As Jehovah liveth. These words are strange in the mouth of a Philistine, nor can we suppose that out of respect to David he would thus swear by David's God. Probably they are the equivalent of the oath which Achish really used. He sends, however, David away with the utmost courtesy, assuring him that his own wish had been that he should remain with him, because all his conduct had been upright since he had come to him at Gath.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So Achish
אָכִ֜ישׁ (’ā·ḵîš)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 397: Achish -- king of Gath

summoned
וַיִּקְרָ֨א (way·yiq·rā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

David
דָּוִ֗ד (dā·wiḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

and told him,
וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“As surely as the LORD
יְהוָ֞ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

lives,
חַי־ (ḥay-)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life

you
אַתָּ֗ה (’at·tāh)
Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

have been upright
יָשָׁ֣ר (yā·šār)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 3477: Straight, right

in my sight,
בְּ֠עֵינַי (bə·‘ê·nay)
Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | first person common singular
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

and it seems right
וְט֣וֹב (wə·ṭō·wḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good

that you should march in and out
צֵאתְךָ֨ (ṣê·ṯə·ḵā)
Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

with me
אִתִּי֙ (’it·tî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among

in the army,
בַּֽמַּחֲנֶ֔ה (bam·ma·ḥă·neh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army

because
כִּי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

I have found
מָצָ֤אתִֽי (mā·ṣā·ṯî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present

no
לֹֽא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

fault
רָעָ֔ה (rā·‘āh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 7451: Bad, evil

in you
בְךָ֙ (ḇə·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

from the day
מִיּ֛וֹם (mî·yō·wm)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3117: A day

you came
בֹּאֲךָ֥ (bō·’ă·ḵā)
Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

to me
אֵלַ֖י (’ê·lay)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

until
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

this
הַזֶּ֑ה (haz·zeh)
Article | Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088: This, that

day.
הַיּ֣וֹם (hay·yō·wm)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

But you
אָֽתָּה׃ (’āt·tāh)
Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

have no
לֹֽא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

favor
ט֥וֹב (ṭō·wḇ)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good

in the sight
וּבְעֵינֵ֥י (ū·ḇə·‘ê·nê)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - cdc
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

of the leaders.
הַסְּרָנִ֖ים (has·sə·rā·nîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5633: An axle, a peer


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OT History: 1 Samuel 29:6 Then Achish called David and said (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa)
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