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1 Samuel 29:10

1 Samuel 29:11 net — So David and his men got up early in the morning to return to the land of the Philistines, but the Philistines went up…

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"So David and his men got up early in the morning to return to the land of the Philistines, but the Philistines went up to Jezreel."

— 1 Samuel 29:11, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 29 — Context

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But David said to Achish,“What have I done? What have you found in your servant from the day that I first came into your presence until the present time, that I shouldn’t go and fight the enemies of my lord the king?”

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Achish replied to David,“I am convinced that you are as reliable as the angel of God! However, the leaders of the Philistines have said,‘He must not go up with us in the battle.’

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So get up early in the morning along with the servants of your lord who have come with you. When you get up early in the morning, as soon as it is light enough to see, leave.”

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So David and his men got up early in the morning to return to the land of the Philistines, but the Philistines went up to Jezreel.

1 Samuel 29:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 29:11 say?
1 Samuel 29:11 in the NET Bible reads: “So David and his men got up early in the morning to return to the land of the Philistines, but the Philistines went up to Jezreel.”
Where is 1 Samuel 29:11 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 29:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 29, verse 11.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 29:11.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 29:11 in?
1 Samuel 29:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 29:11?
1 Samuel 29:11 reads (NET): “So David and his men got up early in the morning to return to the land of the Philistines, but the Philistines went up to Jezreel.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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