I Samuel 29:8
The Scripture
(8) And David said unto Achish, But what have I done? and what hast thou found in thy servant so long as I have been with thee unto this day, that I may not go fight against the enemies of my lord the king?
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
As the Philistine lords gathered their armies against Israel, they distrusted David's loyalty and refused to let him fight alongside them, fearing he might turn against them in battle. Achish reluctantly sent David and his men back to Ziklag, sparing David from having to fight against his own people.
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