29:2-5
David had duped Achish into believing that David was faithful to him, despite his frequent raids into various places. The Philistine commanders, or lords, were not so easily satisfied. They knew of David’s reputation, and recognised the Hebrews. They did not trust David, and wanted to know how David and his men had ended up with the Philistine armies. Achish says that he has found David to be reliable, but the commanders are not convinced. They wanted David sent back to Ziklag, fearing that David would try and regain favour with Saul by killing more Philistines.
29:6-11
Achish admits defeat and tells David the news. He assures David that he has nothing against him and could find no fault in him. However, his superiors do not approve of David, so back to Ziklag he has to go. David protests, saying he wants to fight against Achish’s enemies. David is being rather silly here, though maybe he is just doing this so that Achish remains unsuspecting. Achish cannot change things, and so David is sent back to Ziklag at first light, and so they go.
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