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
Events
- Reign of Saulc. 1095 BC
Parallels
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