1 Samuel 21:10

David Flees to Gath · 1 Samuel 21:8–15
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Translations

Modern
That day David fled from Saul and went to Achish king of Gath.
Traditional
And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.
Literal
And David arose and fled that day from before Saul, and he came to Achish the king of Gath.
Latin
Surrexit itaque David, et fugit in die illa a facie Saul: et venit ad Achis regem Geth.

Original

Hebrew
English
That day David fled from Saul and went to Achish king of Gath.

Notes

Gath, a major Philistine city and the hometown of Goliath, was a clever but dangerous place for David to seek refuge from Saul.

Theme notes and profiles

David Saul The Philistines

Events

Parallels

Psalm 34:1–22 Psalm 56:1–13

People

Achish: Philistine king of Gath, gave refuge to David David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel

Places

Gath: Philistine city; home of Goliath; refuge for David

Glossary

Abiathar Abimelech Achish David Doeg Gath Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Achish: David Escapes To Betrayal of David, by Doeg David: King of Israel: Escapes to Gath Deception: David Feigns Madness Fugitives: David Gath: David Takes Refuge At Philistines: Kings of Achish