1 Samuel 29:2 cpdv — And indeed, the princes of the Philistines advanced by hundreds and by thousands; but David and his men were in the rea…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And indeed, the princes of the Philistines advanced by hundreds and by thousands; but David and his men were in the rear with Achish. "

— 1 Samuel 29:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 29 — Context

1

Then all the troops of the Philistines were gathered together at Aphek. But Israel also made camp, above the spring which is in Jezreel.

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And indeed, the princes of the Philistines advanced by hundreds and by thousands; but David and his men were in the rear with Achish.

3

And the leaders of the Philistines said to Achish, “What do these Hebrews intend to do?” And Achish said to the leaders of the Philistines: “Could you be ignorant about David, who was the servant of Saul, the king of Israel, and who has been with me for many days, even years, and I have not found within him anything, from the day that he fled to me, even to this day?”

4

Then the leaders of the Philistines became angry against him, and they said to him: “Let this man return, and let him settle in his place, which you appointed for him. But let him not descend with us to battle, lest he become an adversary to us when we begin to fight. For in what other way will he be able to please his lord, except with our heads?

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Is not this the David, about whom they were singing, while dancing, saying: ‘Saul struck down his thousands, but David his ten thousands?’ ”

1 Samuel 29:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 29:2 say?
1 Samuel 29:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And indeed, the princes of the Philistines advanced by hundreds and by thousands; but David and his men were in the rear with Achish. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 29:2 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 29:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 29, verse 2.
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 29:2.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 29:2 in?
1 Samuel 29:2 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 29:2?
1 Samuel 29:2 reads (CPDV): “And indeed, the princes of the Philistines advanced by hundreds and by thousands; but David and his men were in the rear with Achish. ” 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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