Translations
Modern
So David set out with his six hundred men and went to Achish son of Maoch, the king of Gath.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And David arose and passed over—he and the six hundred men who were with him—to Achish son of Maoch king of Gath.
Latin
Et surrexit David, et abiit ipse, et sexcenti viri cum eo, ad Achis filium Maoch regem Geth.
Original
Hebrew
English
So David set out with his six hundred men and went to Achish son of Maoch, the king of Gath.
Notes
This was David’s second stay with Achish, the Philistine king (see 1 Samuel 21:10–15). On both occasions, David lied to him (see 1 Samuel 27:10).
David fled to the Philistines to get away from Saul for good. Rather than killing Saul, David chose the dangerous life of a fugitive.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
People
Achish: Philistine king of Gath, gave refuge to David David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Maoch: Father of Achish, king of Gath
Places
Gath: Philistine city; home of Goliath; refuge for David
Glossary
Achish David Maacah, Maachah (Person) Maoch Philistia, Philistines Samuel, Books of First and Second Warfare
Topics
Gath: David Takes Refuge At Maachah: Also Called Maoch: Father of Achish Philistines: Kings of Achish The Philistines: David: Fled To, for Safety