David arose, and passed over, he and the six hundred men who were with him, to Achish the son of Maoch, king of Gath. David lived with Achish at Gath, he and his men, every man with his household, even David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal’s wife. Saul was told that David had fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him. David said to Achish, “If now I have found favor in your eyes, let them give me a place in one of the cities in the country, that I may dwell there. For why should your servant dwell in the royal city with you?” Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: therefore Ziklag belongs to the kings of Judah to this day. The number of the days that David lived in the country of the Philistines was a full year and four months.
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David said in his heart, “I will now perish one day by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than that I should escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul will despair of me, to seek me any more in all the borders of Israel. So shall I escape out of his hand.” David arose, and passed over, he and the six hundred men who were with him, to Achish the son of Maoch, king of Gath. David lived with Achish at Gath, he and his men, every man with his household, even David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal’s wife. Saul was told that David had fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him. David said to Achish, “If now I have found favor in your eyes, let them give me a place in one of the cities in the country, that I may dwell there. For why should your servant dwell in the royal city with you?” Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: therefore Ziklag belongs to the kings of Judah to this day. The number of the days that David lived in the country of the Philistines was a full year and four months. David and his men went up and raided the Geshurites, the Girzites, and the Amalekites; for those were the inhabitants of the land, who were of old, on the way to Shur, even to the land of Egypt. David struck the land, and saved no man or woman alive, and took away the sheep, the cattle, the donkeys, the camels, and the clothing. Then he returned, and came to Achish.
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David arose, and passed over, he and the six hundred men who were with him, to Achish the son of Maoch, king of Gath.
David lived with Achish at Gath, he and his men, every man with his household, even David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal’s wife.
Saul was told that David had fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him.
David said to Achish, “If now I have found favor in your eyes, let them give me a place in one of the cities in the country, that I may dwell there. For why should your servant dwell in the royal city with you?”
Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: therefore Ziklag belongs to the kings of Judah to this day.
The number of the days that David lived in the country of the Philistines was a full year and four months.
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And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men that were with him unto Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath.
And David dwelt with Achish at Gath, he and his men, every man with his household, even David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal’s wife.
And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him.
And David said unto Achish, If I have now found grace in thine eyes, let them give me a place in some town in the country, that I may dwell there: for why should thy servant dwell in the royal city with thee?
Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth unto the kings of Judah unto this day.
And the time that David dwelt in the country of the Philistines was a full year and four months.
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And David arose, and passed over, he and the six hundred men that were with him, unto Achish the son of Maoch, king of Gath.
And David dwelt with Achish at Gath, he and his men, every man with his household, even David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal's wife.
And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath; and he sought no more again for him.
And David said unto Achish: 'If now I have found favour in thine eyes, let them give me a place in one of the cities in the country, that I may dwell there; for why should thy servant dwell in the royal city with thee?'
Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day; wherefore Ziklag belongeth unto the kings of Judah unto this day.
And the number of the days that David dwelt in the country of the Philistines was a full year and four months.
Cross-references (23)
- 1 Samuel 29:3 (v7) Then the princes of the Philistines said, “What about these Hebrews?” Achish said to the princes of the Philistines, “Isn’t this David, the…
- 1 Samuel 21:10 (v2) David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.
- 1 Samuel 25:13 (v2) David said to his men, “Every man put on his sword!” Every man put on his sword. David also put on his sword. About four hundred men…
- 1 Samuel 25:42-43 (v3) Abigail hurried, and arose, and rode on a donkey, with five ladies of hers who followed her; and she went after the messengers of David,…
- Nehemiah 11:28 (v6) in Ziklag, in Meconah and in its towns,
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- Joshua 15:31 (v6) Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,
- Genesis 46:34 (v5) that you shall say, ‘Your servants have been keepers of livestock from our youth even until now, both we, and our fathers:’ that you may…
- Joshua 19:5 (v6) Ziklag, Beth Marcaboth, Hazar Susah,
- 1 Samuel 19:5 (v6) for he put his life in his hand, and struck the Philistine, and Yahweh worked a great victory for all Israel. You saw it, and rejoiced. Why…
- 1 Samuel 25:3 (v3) Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail. This woman was intelligent and had a beautiful face; but the man was…
- 1 Samuel 25:18-35 (v3) Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves of bread, two containers of wine, five sheep ready dressed, five seahs of parched grain,…
- 1 Samuel 26:21 (v4) Then Saul said, “I have sinned. Return, my son David; for I will no more do you harm, because my life was precious in your eyes today.…
- 1 Samuel 30:1 (v6) When David and his men had come to Ziklag on the third day, the Amalekites had made a raid on the South, and on Ziklag, and had struck…
- 1 Samuel 30:3 (v3) When David and his men came to the city, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, their sons, and their daughters were taken…
- 1 Samuel 30:5 (v3) David’s two wives were taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.
- 1 Samuel 30:8 (v2) David inquired of Yahweh, saying, “If I pursue after this troop, will I overtake them?” He answered him, “Pursue; for you will surely…
- 1 Samuel 30:14 (v6) We made a raid on the South of the Cherethites, and on that which belongs to Judah, and on the South of Caleb; and we burned Ziklag with…
- 2 Samuel 1:1 (v6) After the death of Saul, when David had returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had stayed two days in Ziklag;
- 1 Kings 2:39-40 (v2) At the end of three years, two of Shimei’s slaves ran away to Achish, son of Maacah, king of Gath. They told Shimei, saying, “Behold, your…
- 1 Chronicles 4:30 (v6) at Bethuel, at Hormah, at Ziklag,
- 1 Chronicles 12:1 (v6) Now these are those who came to David to Ziklag, while he was a fugitive from Saul the son of Kish. They were among the mighty men, his…
- 1 Chronicles 12:20 (v6) As he went to Ziklag, some from Manasseh joined him: Adnah, Jozabad, Jediael, Michael, Jozabad, Elihu, and Zillethai, captains of thousands…
- 2 Corinthians 6:17 (v5) Therefore “ ‘Come out from among them, and be separate,’ says the Lord. ‘Touch no unclean thing. I will receive you.
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Geneva Bible translators 1599 · Public Domain On vv3, 5, 7 Thus God by his providence changeth the enemy’s hearts,…
Thus God by his providence changeth the enemy’s hearts, and maketh them to favor his in their necessity.
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John Trapp 1656 · Public Domain On vv2–7 1Sa 27:2 And David arose, and he passed over…
1Sa 27:2 And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men that [were] with him unto Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath.
Ver. 2. And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men.] Who might have done far better service in fighting against the Philistines in that fatal battle; {1Sa 31:1-7} and haply have hindered that great slaughter of God’s people: but there was a providence in it, God fetching good out of evil; as the Athenians fancied that their goddess Minerva ordered their evil counsels to the best events. The Philistines entertained them gladly, as the Persians did Themistocles, the Lacedemonians Alcibiades, and the Volscians Coriolanus. But David and his men may no more be excused herein, say some, than if a captain with a band of men being Christian should flee to the Turk to fight for him. Others think that he did well and wisely; from whom I dissent.
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Unto Achish … king of Gath.] But fide publica, it is like; upon better security beforehand given than formerly was had; else he would hardly have ventured.
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Matthew Poole 1685 · Public Domain On vv2, 4, 5, 6, 7 It might seem a bold adventure; but,
It might seem a bold adventure; but,
1. He thought himself forced to it by Saul’s inveterate rage, and continued resolutions to persecute him.
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2. It is probable he had sent some persons to treat with him, and had agreed upon conditions, and received assurance of his safe and peaceable abode with him.
3. David reasonably thought that Achish would gladly receive him, as indeed he did; partly, because he saw Saul’s implacable enmity against him; partly, because by this means he should be freed from the most formidable enemy which he had in all Israel, who might do him most mischief in the battle; which it seems at this time he designed; and partly, because he came not now alone, as he did before, but brought with him sufficient pledges of his fidelity to Achish; namely, all his soldiers, and his and their wives, 1Sa 27:3.
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John Gill 1763 · Public Domain On vv2–7 And David arose,.... From the place where he was:
And David arose,.... From the place where he was:
and he passed over; the borders of land of Canaan:
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with the six hundred men that were with him; having neither lost any, nor had any added to him, since he was at Keilah, Sa1 23:13,
unto Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath; whether this was the same Achish David was with before, Sa1 21:10, is not certain; it seems as if he was not the same, since he is described as the son of Maoch, as if it was to distinguish him from him; though it is not improbable that he was the same person. Some think (a) that he is described not from his father, but from his mother, whose name was Maacha. The circumstances of David were now very much altered from what they were when he went to Gath before; then he went secretly, now openly; then as a person unknown, now as well known; then alone, now with six hundred men; then when discovered he was seized by the princes of Gath, and brought before the king, and was driven from his presence; but now he came either at the invitation of Achish, hearing how he had been treated by Saul, and thinking to attach him to his interest, and make him more and more the enemy of Saul, and so free himself from a very powerful one, and of whose wisdom and prudence, and military skill, and courage, and valour, he might hope to avail himself; or David sent an embassy to him, to treat with him about his coming into his country, and settlement in it, and terms to mutual satisfaction were agreed upon.
(a) Hieron. Trad. Heb, in 2 Reg. fol. 78. E.
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John Wesley 1765 · Public Domain On vv2–6 He forsakes the place where God had settled him,…
He forsakes the place where God had settled him, chap. xxii, 5, and given him both assurance and experience of his protection there.
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Adam Clarke 1810 · Public Domain On vv2, 3, 5, 6 Verse 2. David arose, and he passed over -…
Verse 2. David arose, and he passed over - unto Achish] There is not one circumstance in this transaction that is not blameable. David joins the enemies of his God and of his country, acts a most inhuman part against the Geshurites and Amalekites, without even the pretense of a Divine authority; tells a most deliberate falsehood to Achish, his protector, relative to the people against whom he had perpetrated this cruel act; giving him to understand that he had been destroying the Israelites, his enemies. I undertake no defence of this conduct of David; it is all bad, all defenceless; God vindicates him not. The inspired penman tells what he did, but passes no eulogium upon his conduct; and it is false to say that, because these things are recorded, therefore they are approved. In all these transactions David was in no sense a man after God's own heart. Chandler attempts to vindicate all this conduct: those who can receive his saying, let them receive it.
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Joseph Benson 1811 · Public Domain On vv2, 5, 6 1Sa 27:2. Unto Achish the son of Maoch —…
1Sa 27:2. Unto Achish the son of Maoch — “Most writers agree that this Achish, to whom David now fled, was not the Achish by whom he was so inhospitably received, and from whom he so narrowly escaped, when he was before at Gath. His being here called Achish the son of Maoch, sufficiently implies him to have been another person; for those words can, in the nature of the thing, have no use but to distinguish this Achish from another of the same name. And indeed this Achish seems as well distinguished from the other by the rest of his character, as by that of the son of Maoch. But this, by the way, is a fair proof that this book was written at the time that it is said to have been written; insomuch as this distinction was information enough to the people of that age, but could neither be given nor received as such either by any writer or reader of any subsequent age.” — Delaney.
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Albert Barnes 1834 · Public Domain On vv5–6 David, with characteristic Oriental subtlety (compare 1Sa 21:2), suggests…
David, with characteristic Oriental subtlety (compare 1Sa 21:2), suggests as a reason for leaving Gath that his presence was burdensome and expensive to the king. His real motive was to be more out of the way of observation and control, so as to act the part of an enemy of Saul, without really lifting up his hand against him and his own countrymen of Israel.
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Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary 1859 · Public Domain On vv2, 3, 5, 6, 7 Maoch, or Maacha, 3 Kings ii. 29. This king…
Maoch, or Maacha, 3 Kings ii. 29. This king had perhaps seen David, when he counterfeited madness. But now he was convinced that, by granting him protection, he would greatly annoy Saul, and draw many brave men out of his dominions.
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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown 1871 · Public Domain On vv2, 5, 6 Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath--The popular…
Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath--The popular description of this king's family creates a presumption that he was a different king from the reigning sovereign on David's first visit to Gath. Whether David had received a special invitation from him or a mere permission to enter his territories, cannot be determined. It is probable that the former was the case. From the universal notoriety given to the feud between Saul and David, which had now become irreconcilable, it might appear to Achish good policy to harbor him as a guest, and so the better pave the way for the hostile measures against Israel which the Philistines were at this time meditating.
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Daniel D. Whedon 1874 · Public Domain On vv2, 3, 5, 6, 7 2. Achish, the son of Maoch — Probably the…
2. Achish, the son of Maoch — Probably the same person mentioned
1Sa_21:11. But David’s reception in Gath was very different from that of the former occasion. “The inveterate hatred of Saul, now so well known, was his recommendation, and no distrust could be entertained of a man who fled for his life to the enemies of his country — exasperated by wrongs, and willing, it might be supposed, to avenge them.” — Kitto.
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The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1878 · Public Domain On vv2, 3, 5, 6, 7 2. Achish, the son of Maoch] If he was…
2. Achish, the son of Maoch] If he was the same as the Achish of 1Sa_21:10, and the Achish son of Maachah of 1Ki_2:39, he must have reigned some fifty years. But more probably the same name was borne by different individuals.
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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers 1878 · Public Domain On vv2–7 (2) The six hundred men.—This was the original number.…
(2) The six hundred men.—This was the original number. They still formed the nucleus of the force, but the total number was now far larger. These “six hundred” had each their households, besides which, many a group of warriors, large and small, had already joined the now renowned standard of the future king.
Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath.—The same, we believe, as that Achish to whom David fled before (see 1Sa_21:11), and identical with Achish, son of Maachah (1Ki_2:39). This would involve the necessity of ascribing a fifty years’ reign to this prince. (Such a lengthy reign is quite possible.) The whole of Philistia subsequently fell under King David’s rule. It seems, however, that he permitted, even after the conquest, Achish to remain in his old city of Gath, most likely as his tributary: thus, we may suppose, paying back the old debt of kindness to Achish.
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The Pulpit Commentary 1880 · Public Domain On vv2, 3, 5, 7 Vers. 2-4. Achish, the son of Maoch. No doubt…
Vers. 2-4. Achish, the son of Maoch. No doubt the Achish of 1Sa_21:10; but if the same as Achish, son of Maachah, in 1Ki_2:39, as is probably the case, he must have lived to a good old age. As it is said in 1Ch_18:1 that David conquered the Philistines, and took from them Gath and other towns, it would seem that he still permitted Achish to remain there as a tributary king, while Ziklag he kept as his private property (ver. 6). On the former occasion,. when David was alone, Achish had paid him but scant courtesy; but now that he came with 600 warriors, each with his household, and, therefore, with numerous followers, he shows him every respect, and for the time David and his men settle at Gath, and Saul gives over his pursuit, knowing that if he followed him into Philistine territory he would provoke a war, for which he was not now prepared. It has been pointed out that David probably introduced from Gath the style of music called Gittith. (Ps 8 Ps 81 Ps 84., titles)
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The Biblical Illustrator 1887 · Public Domain On v6 Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day.
1Sa_27:6
Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day.
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Gods restoring mercy
Throughout that season of declension and relapse (1Sa_27:1-12, Psa_10:1-18) the loving mercy of God hovered tenderly over Davids life. Gods restoring mercy was evident.
I. In inclining strong and noble men to identify themselves with Davids cause. Now these are they, says the chronicler, that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself close, because of Saul, the son of Kish; and they were among the mighty men, helpers in war (1Ch_12:1). And he proceeds to enumerate them. Some came from Sauls own tribe, experienced marksmen. Some came from the eastern bank of the Jordan, swimming it at the flood, mighty men of valour, men trained for war. Thine are we, David, etc. Evidently the spirit of discontent was abroad in the land. The people, weary of Sauls oppression and misgovernment, were beginning to realize that the true hope of Israel lay in the son of Jesse. They therefore went out to him without the camp, bearing his reproach. Thus, in silence and secrecy, loyal and true hearts are gathering around our blessed Lord, the centre of whose kingdom is not earthly but heavenly. Who then are willing to leave the tottering realm of the prince of this world, soon to be shattered on the last great battlefield of time, and identify themselves with the kingdom of the Son of David, which is destined to endure as long as the sun?
II. In extricating his servant from the false position into which he had drifted. The Philistines suddenly resolved on a forward policy. They were aware of the disintegration which was slowly dividing Sauls kingdom. When this campaign was being meditated, the guileless king assured David that he should accompany him. This was perhaps said as a mark of special confidence. It was, however, a very critical juncture with David. He had no alternative but to follow his liege lord into the battle; but every mile of those fifty or sixty which had to be traversed must have been trodden with lowering face and troubled heart. There was no hope for him in man. If by your mistakes and sins you have reduced yourself to a false position like this, do not despair; hope still in God. Confess and put away your sin, and humble yourself before Him, and He will arise to deliver you. You may have destroyed yourself; but in Him will be your help. An unexpected door of hope was suddenly opened in this valley of Anchor. When Achish reviewed his troops in Aphek, after the lords of the Philistines had passed on by hundreds and by thousands, David and his men passed on in the rearward with the king. This aroused the jealousy and suspicion of the imperious Philistine princes, and they came to Achish with fierce words and threats. What do these Hebrews here? etc. They pointed out how virulent a foe he had been, and how tempting the opportunity for him to purchase reconciliation with Saul by turning traitor in the fight. In the end, therefore, the king had to yield. It cost him much to inform David of the inevitable decision to which he was driven; but he little realized with what a burst of relief his announcement was received. He made a show of injured innocence: What have I done, and what has thou found in thy servant so long as I have been before thee unto this day, that I may not go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king? But his heart was not with his words; and it was with unfeigned satisfaction that he received the stringent command to depart from the camp with the morning light.
III. By the Divine dealings with him in respect to the burning of Ziklag. It was by Gods great mercy that the Philistine lords were so set against the continuance of David in their camp. They thought that they were executing a piece of ordinary policy, dictated by prudence and foresight; little realizing that they were the shears by which God was cutting the meshes of Davids net. As David was leaving the battlefield, a number of the men of Manasseh, who appear to have deserted to Achish, were assigned to him by the Philistines, lest they also should turn traitors on the field. Thus he left the camp with a greatly increased following. Here, too, was a proof of Gods tender thought, fulness, because at no time of his life was he in greater need of reinforcements than now. God anticipates coming trial, and reinforces us against its certain imminence and pressure. On reaching the spot which they accounted home, after three days exhausting march, the soldiers found it a heap of smouldering ruins; and instead of the welcome of wives and children, silence and desolation reigned supreme. The loyalty and devotion which he had never failed to receive from his followers were suddenly changed to vinegar and gall. But this was the moment of his return to God. In that dread hour, with the charred embers smoking at his feet; with this threat of stoning in his ears; his heart suddenly sprang back into its old resting place in the bosom of God. From this moment David is himself again, his old strong, glad, noble self. For the first time, after months of disuse, he bids Abiathar bring him the ephod, and he enquires of the Lord. With marvellous vigour he arises to pursue the marauding troop and he overtakes it. He withholds the impetuosity of his men till daylight wanes, loosing them from the leash in the twilight, and leading them to the work of rescue and vengeance with such irresistible impetuosity that not a man of them escaped. He was sweet as well as strong, as courteous as he was brave. (1Sa_30:26). The sunshine of Gods favour rested afresh upon his soul. (F. B. Meyer, B. A.)
Disaster and deliverance
To what fluctuations, what ebbs and flows of spiritual power, the same man is subject! Moral victories are often succeeded by terrible weaknesses. Days differ not so much as the men who live through them. Elijah flung himself beneath the juniper in unbelieving despondency directly after the fire from heaven had honoured his faith in God.
I. David nursing doubt. The pendulum of his faith has swung right back. His heroism, patience, and fortitude are gone. He turns his face and feet toward the enemies of Israel. Tides are not the sport of chance, nor is Davids declension. No man retreats before a conquered enemy unless there be reason and cause.
1. God is not consulted. David said in his heart (verse 1). He omitted to lay the case before God, and turned to commune with his own heart. He is simply a man moved by his fears and inclinations. How they shut us out from prayer! To the busy no time, to the perplexed no need, to the anxious no use. How hurriedly we move to obey these promptings when once admitted! If Davids inclinations tended towards Gath, he would not wish to ask God. Do not affect surprise; plunge the test right into your life. Are you afraid lest the answer from God should be against your inclinations?
2. Indifference to past mercies, I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul. Unbelief finds voice here--open, blank, base, ungrateful unbelief! What reason had David to doubt Gods care for and over him?
3. Doubt thus led David to draw false conclusions. There is nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape into the land of the Philistines. The Seventh Psalm shows us how he suffered at this period of his life.
II. Distrust of God prepares the way for deceit. Doubt brought, forth deceit. Deceit led to cruelty (verse 11). He slew the Amalekites, so that none should tell the king.
1. Deceit producing difficulty. Achish tells David be must join with his people and fight against Israel (1Sa_27:1), and, moreover, appoints him captain of his bodyguard (verse 2). Deceit weaves difficulties which bind as chains. How could David go forward? Christian, you went with the multitude to do evil, and since then you have found the way of transgressors is hard.
III. Disaster following and yet producing deliverance. While David was away, the Amalekites, seizing their opportunity, pillaged and destroyed Ziklag. Home destroyed, wives and children gone, wounded where most susceptible in his affections, it was no wonder David was greatly distressed. If this was an hour of bitterness, it was also a blessed hour. Repentance does not always follow sorrow for sin--never, only in a gracious heart. Davids faith, chained down during these last sixteen months, sprang up through the gloom, and in the day of sorrow made itself heard. (H. E. Stone.)
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unfoldingWord translationNotes 2017 · CC BY-SA 4.0 On vv2, 5 David arose and passed over
David arose and passed over
"David took action; he passed over"
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passed over
"passed over the border between Israel and Philistia"
six hundred men
600 (See: Numbers)
Achish
This is the name of a man. See how you translated this in 1 Samuel 21:10. (See: How to Translate Names)
Maok
This is the name of a man. (See: How to Translate Names)
Ahinoam
This is the name of a woman. See how you translated this in 1 Samuel 14:50. (See: How to Translate Names)
Abigail
This is the name of a woman. See how you translated this in 1 Samuel 25:3. (See: How to Translate Names)
Nabal
This is the name of a man. See how you translated this in 1 Samuel 25:3. (See: How to Translate Names)
Saul was told
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raise
king
Gath
life
household
Jezreel
Carmel
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Tyndale Open Study Notes 2022 · CC BY-SA 4.0 On vv2, 6 27:2 This was David’s second sojourn with Achish, the…
27:2 This was David’s second sojourn with Achish, the Philistine king (see 21:10-15). On both occasions, David lied to him (see 27:10).
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