Bible study online

1 Samuel 29:6

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

1 Samuel 29:6

Verse 6 of 11

Scripture focus

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.

1 Samuel 29:6 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Samuel 29:6

Theological / Devotional

As the Lord liveth. Literally, “as Jehovah liveth.” This is a remarkable statement to come from a heathen king. Some have suggested that Achish may have been attracted to the religion of the Hebrews through his association with David, as Nebuchadnezzar was led to extol the “King of heaven” through the influence of Daniel and his companions (Dan. 4:37). Others see in the oath merely an adapted substitution for what Achish actually did say. It cannot be denied that David by his behavior made a profound impression upon Achish. Thrice the king calls attention to the uprightness of David’s life (1 Sam. 29:3, 6, 9), in the one instance comparing him to “an angel of God” (1 Sam. 29:9).

By SdaBc