1 Samuel 29:4 meaning and explanation

But the commanders of the Philistines were angry with Achish and told him, “Send that man back and let him return to the place you assigned him. He must not go down with us into battle only to become our adversary during the war. What better way for him to regain the favor of his master than with the heads of our men?

1 Samuel 29:4, Berean Standard Bible

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The Philistine commanders are speaking to Achish, the Philistine king David has served while fleeing Saul. As the armies gather at Aphek, these commanders refuse to trust David in battle.

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