Verse 3

The leaders of the Philistines asked,“What about these Hebrews?” Achish said to the leaders of the Philistines,“Isn’t this David, the servant of King Saul of Israel, who has been with me for quite some time? I have found no fault with him from the day of his defection until the present time!”

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Sam 27:7 : 7 The length of time that David lived in the Philistine countryside was a year and four months.
  • Dan 6:5 : 5 So these men concluded,“We won’t find any pretext against this man Daniel unless it is in connection with the law of his God.”
  • John 19:6 : 6 When the chief priests and their officers saw him, they shouted out,“Crucify him! Crucify him!” Pilate said,“You take him and crucify him! Certainly I find no reason for an accusation against him!”
  • Rom 12:17 : 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people.
  • 1 Pet 3:16 : 16 Yet do it with courtesy and respect, keeping a good conscience, so that those who slander your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame when they accuse you.
  • 1 Sam 25:28 : 28 Please forgive the sin of your servant, for the LORD will certainly establish a lasting dynasty for my lord, because my lord fights the battles of the LORD. May no evil be found in you all your days!