And David said unto Achish, But what have I done? and what hast thou found in thy servant so long as I have been with thee unto this day, that I may not go fight against the enemies of my lord the king?
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Gill's Exposition
And David said unto Achish, what have I done?.... This question is anticipated by the speech of Achish, who had declared he had found no evil in him; but David must say something to put on an…
Adam Clarke
David said - what have I done? - Dr. Chandler and others may say what they will to make David act a consistent part in this business; but it is most evident, whatever his intentions might be as to the…
If the reasons Achish had to trust David were stronger than the reasons which the princes offered why they should distrust him (as I do not see that, in policy, they were, for the princes were…
Cambridge Bible
And David said, &c. A hypocritical answer, designed to confirm Achish in the belief of his fidelity. Compare David's previous conduct (ch. 1Sa 27:10-12). But David can scarcely have intended to fight…
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