1 Samuel 29

This chapter was originally written in the Hebrew language. It is divided into 11 verses.

Some early manuscripts containing the text of this chapter in Hebrew are of the Masoretic Text tradition, which includes the Codex Cairensis (895), Aleppo Codex (10th century), and Codex Leningradensis (1008).{{sfn|Würthwein|1995|pp=35-37}} Fragments containing parts of this chapter in Hebrew were found among the Dead Sea Scrolls including 4Q51 (4QSam{{sup|a}}; 100–50 BCE) with extant verse 1.{{sfn|Ulrich|2010|p=288}}[https://thewaytoyahuweh.com/dead-sea-scrolls/general-info/#1_samuel Dead sea scrolls - 1 Samuel]{{sfn|Fitzmyer|2008|p=35}}[https://www.deadseascrolls.org.il/explore-the-archive/manuscript/4Q51-1 4Q51 at the Leon Levy Dead Sea Scrolls Digital Library]

Extant ancient manuscripts of a translation into Koine Greek known as the Septuagint (originally made in the last few centuries BCE) include Codex Vaticanus (B; $\backslash mathfrak\{G\}$^B; 4th century) and Codex Alexandrinus (A; $\backslash mathfrak\{G\}$^A; 5th century).{{sfn|Würthwein|1995|pp=73-74}}{{efn|The whole book of 1 Samuel is missing from the extant Codex Sinaiticus.{{Catholic Encyclopedia|wstitle=Codex Sinaiticus}}}}

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• Aphek
• Jezreel
• Ziklag

The Philistines mustered their forces at Aphek ready to face Saul in the plain of Jezreel, when their commanders noticed the presence of 'Hebrews' in their ranks— easily distinguished from their clothing rather than from any racial characteristics.{{sfn|Jones|2007|p=213}} Probably remembering how the 'Hebrews' had defected at Michmash (1 Samuel 13–14), the Philistines were adamant not to allow David and his people to join their army, evenmore as they still recalled the victory song which ascribed to David for the death of "tens of thousands" of Philistines.{{sfn|Jones|2007|pp=213–214}}

:Now the Philistines gathered together all their armies to Aphek: and the Israelites pitched by a fountain which is in Jezreel.{{bibleverse|1 Samuel|29:1|KJV}} KJV

• "Aphek": a common place name using a Hebrew word meaning "fortress". There is one in Judah (1 Samuel 4:1), and here is identified with the modern village Fuku'a, near Mount Gilboa, within to the territory of the tribe of Issachar.Exell, Joseph S.; Spence-Jones, Henry Donald Maurice (Editors). [http://biblehub.com/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/29.htm On "1 Samuel 29".] In: The Pulpit Commentary. 23 volumes. First publication: 1890. Accessed 24 April 2019.
• "A fountain which is in Jezreel" is identified with the modern name Ain-Jalûd, the "Fountain of Goliath" (because it was traditionally regarded as the place of the battle with Goliath), a large spring which flows from under the cavern in the rock at the base of Gilboa.Ellicott, C. J. (Ed.) (1905). [http://biblehub.com/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/13.htm Ellicott's Bible Commentary for English Readers. 1 Samuel 13.] London : Cassell and Company, Limited, [1905-1906] Online version: (OCoLC) 929526708. Accessed 28 April 2019.

Pressured by other Philistine leaders, Achish was compelled to send David back to Ziklag, although he had never personally doubted David's loyalty, even found David faultless, honest, blameless 'as an angel of God' (verses 3, 6–7, 9–10).{{sfn|Jones|2007|p=214}} David declared his innocence to Achish and obeyed the command to return home, therefore saved from having to participate in the death of Saul and Jonathan.{{sfn|Jones|2007|p=214}}{{sfn|Evans|2018|p=292}}

:[Achish said to David] "Now therefore, rise early in the morning with your master’s servants who have come with you. And as soon as you are up early in the morning and have light, depart."{{bibleref2|1 Samuel|29:10|NKJV}} NKJV

After "come with you", the Septuagint has "and go to the place which I have selected for you there; and set no bothersome word in your heart, for you are good before me. And rise on your way", which is not present in the Masoretic Text, Targum, or Latin Vulgate versions.Note on 1 Samuel 29:10 in NKJV

• "Your master's servants who have come with you": according to Barnes may refer to a considerable number of Manassites who decided to follow David (1 Chronicles 12:19–21) just at this time, and went back with him to Ziklag.Barnes, Albert. [http://biblehub.com/commentaries/barnes/1_samuel/29.htm Notes on the Bible - 1 Samuel 29]. James Murphy (ed). London: Blackie & Son, 1884. Reprint, Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1998.

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• Related Bible parts: 1 Samuel 27, 1 Samuel 28, 1 Samuel 30

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• Jewish translations:
• [https://www.chabad.org/library/bible_cdo/aid/15858/showrashi/true Shmuel I - I Samuel - Chapter 29 (Judaica Press)]. Hebrew text and English translation [with Rashi's commentary] at Chabad.org
• Christian translations:
• [http://www.gospelhall.org/bible/bible.php?passage=1+Samuel+29 Online Bible at GospelHall.org] (ESV, KJV, Darby, American Standard Version, Bible in Basic English)
• [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=9&chapter=29&version=9 1 Samuel chapter 29. Bible Gateway]

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