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1 Samuel 28:1-2
Christian Standard Bible
1 Samuel 28:1-2
Christian Standard Bible
Saul and the Medium
28 At that time, the Philistines(A) gathered their military units into one army to fight against Israel. So Achish said to David, “You know, of course, that you and your men must march out in the army[a] with me.”
2 David replied to Achish, “Good, you will find out what your servant can do.”
So Achish said to David, “Very well, I will appoint you as my permanent bodyguard.”(B)
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- 28:1 DSS, LXX read battle
1 Samuel 28:1-2
New International Version
1 Samuel 28:1-2
New International Version
28 In those days the Philistines gathered(A) their forces to fight against Israel. Achish said to David, “You must understand that you and your men will accompany me in the army.”
2 David said, “Then you will see for yourself what your servant can do.”
Achish replied, “Very well, I will make you my bodyguard(B) for life.”
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