And there fell some of Manasseh to David, when he came with the Philistines against Saul to battle: but they helped them not: for the lords of the Philistines upon advisement sent him away, saying, He will fall to his master Saul to the jeopardy of our heads.
Some warriors from the tribe of Manasseh joined David when he went with the Philistines to fight against Saul. But they didn't actually help in the battle, because the Philistine commanders decided to send David away, saying, 'He might turn against us and rejoin his master Saul, which would put our lives in danger.'
This verse describes how some Israelite warriors wanted to join David, but the Philistines didn't trust David enough to let him fight alongside them against Saul.
📚 Historical Context
This event occurred during the period when David was fleeing from King Saul and had sought refuge among Israel's enemies, the Philistines. David had been living in Philistine territory and was expected to fight alongside them, but the Philistine leaders were suspicious of his true loyalties. This took place just before the battle where Saul would ultimately die on Mount Gilboa.
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