Translations
Modern
Therefore turn back now and go in peace, so that you will not do anything to displease the leaders of the Philistines.”
Traditional
Wherefore now return, and go in peace, that thou displease not the lords of the Philistines.
Literal
And now, return and go in peace, that you do not do evil in the eyes of the princes of the Philistines.”
Latin
Revertere ergo, et vade in pace, et non offendas oculos satraparum Philisthiim.
Original
Hebrew
English
Therefore turn back now and go in peace, so that you will not do anything to displease the leaders of the Philistines.”
Notes
God's help saved David from having to fight his own people.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Places
Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan
Glossary
David Philistia, Philistines Samuel, Books of First and Second Shunem Valley of Jezreel
Topics
Integrity: David, in his Conduct While in Refuge with the Philistines Philistines: Lords of The Philistines: David: Distrusted By