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Each man had his family with him, and David had his two wives: Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail of Carmel, the widow of Nabal. <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/27.htm">New Living Translation</a> David and his men and their families settled there with Achish at Gath. David brought his two wives along with him—Ahinoam from Jezreel and Abigail, Nabal’s widow from Carmel. <a href="/esv/1_samuel/27.htm">English Standard Version</a> And David lived with Achish at Gath, he and his men, every man with his household, and David with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel, and Abigail of Carmel, Nabal’s widow. <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> David and his men settled in Gath with Achish. Each man had his family with him, and David had his two wives: Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail of Carmel, the widow of Nabal. <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/27.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/27.htm">New King James Version</a> So David dwelt with Achish at Gath, he and his men, each man with his household, and David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal’s widow. <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And David lived with Achish in Gath, he and his men, each with his own household—David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal’s widow. <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/27.htm">NASB 1995</a> And David lived with Achish at Gath, he and his men, each with his household, even David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal&#8217s widow. <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And David lived with Achish at Gath, he and his men, each with his household, even David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal’s widow. <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And David lived with Achish at Gath, he and his men, each with his household, even David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal’s wife. <a href="/amp/1_samuel/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And David lived with Achish at Gath, he and his men, each man with his household, and David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the Carmelitess, [who was] Nabal’s widow. <a href="/csb/1_samuel/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> David and his men stayed with Achish in Gath. Each man had his family with him, and David had his two wives: Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail of Carmel, Nabal’s widow. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> David and his men stayed with Achish in Gath. Each man had his family with him, and David had his two wives: Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail of Carmel, Nabal&#8217s widow. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/27.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/erv/1_samuel/27.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> David and his men stayed with Achish in Gath. Each one had his family, and David had his two wives, Ahinoam from Jezreel and Abigail (who had been Nabal's wife) from Carmel. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/27.htm">Good News Translation</a> David and his men settled there in Gath with their families. David had his two wives with him, Ahinoam from Jezreel, and Abigail, Nabal's widow, from Carmel. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/27.htm">International Standard Version</a> David stayed with Achish in Gath along with his men, each of whom was with his household. David had his two wives, Ahinoam from Jezreel and Abigail, who had been the wife of Nabal of Carmel. <a href="/msb/1_samuel/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> David and his men settled in Gath with Achish. Each man had his family with him, and David had his two wives: Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail of Carmel, the widow of Nabal. <a href="/net/1_samuel/27.htm">NET Bible</a> David settled with Achish in Gath, along with his men and their families. David had with him his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelite and Abigail the Carmelite, Nabal's widow. <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> So David lived with Achish, he and his men, along with his men and their families, and David with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel, and Abigail of Carmel, Nabal's widow. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/web/1_samuel/27.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and David dwells with Achish in Gath, he and his men, each one with his household, [even] David and his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail wife of Nabal the Carmelitess. <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and David dwelleth with Achish in Gath, he and his men, each one with his household, even David and his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail wife of Nabal the Carmelitess. <a href="/slt/1_samuel/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And David dwelt with Achish in Gath, he and his men, each in his house, David and his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal, the Carmelitess.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And David dwelt with Achis at Geth, he and his men: every man with his household, and David with his two wives, Achinoam the Jezrahelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal of Carmel. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And David lived with Achish at Gath, he and his men: each man with his household, and David with his two wives, Ahinoam, the Jezreelite, and Abigail, the wife of Nabal of Carmel. <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/27.htm">New American Bible</a> David and his men lived in Gath with Achish; each one had his family, and David had his two wives, Ahinoam from Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal from Carmel. <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> David stayed with Achish at Gath, he and his troops, every man with his household, and David with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel, and Abigail of Carmel, Nabal’s widow.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And David dwelt with Achish at Gath, he and his men and the household of David and his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal's wife. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And David dwelt with Akish in Gath, he and his men and the men of the house of David and his two wives, Akhinam, who was from Yizrael, and Abigal, the wife of Nabal, who was from Karmela<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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. <a href="/sep/1_samuel/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And David dwelt with Anchus, he and his men, each with his family; and David and both his wives, Achinaam, the Jezraelitess, and Abigaia the wife of Nabal the Carmelite. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/27-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=8123" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/27.htm">David and the Philistines</a> …2So David set out with his six hundred men and went to Achish son of Maoch, the king of Gath. 3<a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: wa·’ă·nā·šāw (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">and his men</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: way·yê·šeḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">settled</a> <a href="/hebrew/1661.htm" title="1661: bə·ḡaṯ (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Wine press, a Philistine city. The same as gath; Gath, a Philistine city.">in Gath</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/397.htm" title="397: ’ā·ḵîš (N-proper-ms) -- King of Gath. Of uncertain derivation; Akish, a Philistine king.">Achish.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">Each man</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: ū·ḇê·ṯōw (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">had his family with him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">and David</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: ū·šə·tê (Conj-w:: Number-fdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">had his two</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: nā·šāw (N-fpc:: 3ms) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">wives:</a> <a href="/hebrew/293.htm" title="293: ’ă·ḥî·nō·‘am (N-proper-fs) -- From 'ach and no'am; brother of pleasantness; Achinoam, the name of two Israelitesses.">Ahinoam</a> <a href="/hebrew/3158.htm" title="3158: hay·yiz·rə·‘ê·lîṯ (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- An inhab. of Jezreel. Patronymically from Yizr'e'l; a Jizreelite or native of Jizreel.">of Jezreel</a> <a href="/hebrew/26.htm" title="26: wa·’ă·ḇî·ḡa·yil (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Or shorter Abiygal; from 'ab and giyl; father of joy; Abigail or Abigal, the name of two Israelitesses.">and Abigail</a> <a href="/hebrew/3761.htm" title="3761: hak·kar·mə·lîṯ (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- Inhab. of Carmel. Patron from Karmel; a Karmelite or inhabitant of Karmel.">of Carmel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: ’ê·šeṯ- (N-fsc) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">the widow</a> <a href="/hebrew/5037.htm" title="5037: nā·ḇāl (N-proper-ms) -- A man of Carmel. The same as nabal; dolt; Nabal, an Israelite.">of Nabal.</a> 4And when Saul learned that David had fled to Gath, he no longer searched for him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_samuel/22-1.htm">1 Samuel 22:1-2</a> So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. / And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him. <a href="/1_samuel/30-1.htm">1 Samuel 30:1-5</a> On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag, and the Amalekites had raided the Negev, attacked Ziklag, and burned it down. / They had taken captive the women and all who were there, both young and old. They had not killed anyone, but had carried them off as they went on their way. / When David and his men came to the city, they found it burned down and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive. ... <a href="/2_samuel/2-3.htm">2 Samuel 2:3</a> David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron. <a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1</a> Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; <a href="/1_chronicles/12-22.htm">1 Chronicles 12:22</a> For at that time men came to David day after day to help him, until he had a great army, like the army of God. <a href="/2_samuel/5-1.htm">2 Samuel 5:1-3</a> Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel. <a href="/2_samuel/23-13.htm">2 Samuel 23:13-17</a> At harvest time, three of the thirty chief men went down to David at the cave of Adullam, while a company of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim. / At that time David was in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was at Bethlehem. / David longed for water and said, “Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!” ... <a href="/1_kings/2-39.htm">1 Kings 2:39-40</a> After three years, however, two of Shimei’s slaves ran away to Achish son of Maacah, king of Gath. And Shimei was told, “Look, your slaves are in Gath.” / So Shimei saddled his donkey and set out to Achish at Gath in search of his slaves, and he brought them back from Gath. <a href="/1_chronicles/12-19.htm">1 Chronicles 12:19-20</a> Some from Manasseh defected to David when he went with the Philistines to fight against Saul. (They did not help the Philistines because the Philistine rulers consulted and sent David away, saying, “It will cost us our heads if he defects to his master Saul.”) / When David went to Ziklag, these men of Manasseh defected to him: Adnah, Jozabad, Jediael, Michael, Jozabad, Elihu, and Zillethai, chiefs of thousands in Manasseh. <a href="/2_samuel/15-18.htm">2 Samuel 15:18</a> and all his servants marched past him—all the Cherethites and Pelethites, and six hundred Gittites who had followed him from Gath. <a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm">2 Samuel 3:1</a> Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker. <a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-39</a> These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ... <a href="/1_samuel/25-13.htm">1 Samuel 25:13</a> And David said to his men, “Strap on your swords!” So David and all his men strapped on their swords, and about four hundred men followed David, while two hundred stayed with the supplies. <a href="/1_samuel/23-13.htm">1 Samuel 23:13</a> Then David and his men, about six hundred strong, set out and departed from Keilah, moving from place to place. When Saul was told that David had escaped from Keilah, he declined to go forth. <a href="/1_samuel/21-10.htm">1 Samuel 21:10</a> That day David fled from Saul and went to Achish king of Gath.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And David dwelled 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.with his two<a href="/1_samuel/25-3.htm">1 Samuel 25:3,18-35,42,43</a> Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and she was a woman of good understanding, and of a beautiful countenance: but the man was churlish and evil in his doings; and he was of the house of Caleb… <a href="/1_samuel/30-5.htm">1 Samuel 30:5</a> And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/25-42.htm">Abigail</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-42.htm">Ab'igail</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-3.htm">Abode</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-2.htm">Achish</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-2.htm">A'chish</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-43.htm">Ahinoam</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-43.htm">Ahin'o-Am</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-40.htm">Carmel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-1.htm">Carmelitess</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-2.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-29.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-17.htm">Household</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-43.htm">Jezreel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-1.htm">Jezreelitess</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-1.htm">Jizreelitess</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-39.htm">Nabal</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-37.htm">Nabal's</a> <a href="/ruth/4-10.htm">Widow</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-44.htm">Wife</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-43.htm">Wives</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/30-5.htm">Abigail</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-5.htm">Ab'igail</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-7.htm">Abode</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-5.htm">Achish</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-6.htm">A'chish</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-5.htm">Ahinoam</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-5.htm">Ahin'o-Am</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-5.htm">Carmel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-1.htm">Carmelitess</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-4.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-7.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-3.htm">Household</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-1.htm">Jezreel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-5.htm">Jezreelitess</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-5.htm">Jizreelitess</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-5.htm">Nabal</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-2.htm">Nabal's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-5.htm">Widow</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-5.htm">Wife</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-3.htm">Wives</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 27</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/27-1.htm">Saul, hearing David to be in Gath, seeks no more for him</a> 5. <a href="/1_samuel/27-5.htm">David begs Ziklag of Achish</a> 8. <a href="/1_samuel/27-8.htm">He, invading other countries, persuades Achish he fought against Judah.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/27.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>David and his men settled in Gath with Achish. David, fleeing from King Saul, sought refuge in Gath, a Philistine city. Gath was one of the five major Philistine cities and was known for its formidable warriors, including Goliath, whom David had previously defeated. This move might seem surprising given the historical enmity between Israel and the Philistines, but it highlights David's desperation and strategic thinking. Achish, the king of Gath, likely saw David as a valuable ally against Saul, Israel's king. This period in David's life reflects a time of survival and political maneuvering, as he navigated complex relationships with both his own people and their enemies.Each man had his family with him, David's decision to bring the families of his men indicates a long-term stay and a need for stability and safety. This move underscores the loyalty and trust between David and his followers, as they were willing to uproot their lives to stay with him. It also reflects the communal nature of ancient Israelite society, where family units were integral to social and economic life.and David had his two wives: Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail of Carmel, the widow of Nabal. David's marriages to Ahinoam and Abigail are significant for several reasons. Ahinoam of Jezreel is mentioned first, suggesting her primary status among David's wives at this time. Abigail, previously the wife of Nabal, had shown wisdom and resourcefulness in her dealings with David, which likely contributed to her becoming his wife. These marriages also reflect the polygamous practices of the time, which were common among leaders for political alliances and social status. Abigail's previous marriage to Nabal, a wealthy but foolish man, and her subsequent marriage to David, a man after God's own heart, can be seen as a narrative of redemption and divine providence.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The future king of Israel, anointed by Samuel, and a man after God's own heart. At this point, he is fleeing from King Saul. 2. <a href="/topical/a/achish.htm">Achish</a> The king of Gath, a Philistine city. David seeks refuge with him, despite the Philistines being traditional enemies of Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/g/gath.htm">Gath</a> A major Philistine city. It is significant as the place where David seeks asylum from Saul. 4. <a href="/topical/a/ahinoam_of_jezreel.htm">Ahinoam of Jezreel</a> One of David's wives, mentioned here as part of his household. 5. <a href="/topical/a/abigail_of_carmel.htm">Abigail of Carmel</a> Another of David's wives, previously the wife of Nabal. Known for her wisdom and intervention that saved her household from David's wrath.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a> Despite being in enemy territory, David's life is preserved. This reminds us that God is sovereign over all circumstances, even when we are in difficult or unexpected places. <a href="/topical/f/family_and_leadership.htm">Family and Leadership</a> David's leadership includes his family. This highlights the importance of family in leadership roles and the need to care for those closest to us. <a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_adversity.htm">Wisdom in Adversity</a> David's decision to settle in Gath shows a strategic move to protect his men and their families. We can learn to seek God's wisdom in making decisions during challenging times. <a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_in_unlikely_places.htm">God's Provision in Unlikely Places</a> David finds refuge among the Philistines, showing that God can provide for us in the most unlikely places and through unexpected means. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_women_in_biblical_narratives.htm">The Role of Women in Biblical Narratives</a> Ahinoam and Abigail are mentioned, reminding us of the significant roles women play in God's account. Abigail's earlier actions had a profound impact on David's life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 27</a> <a href="/q/how_to_share_good_news_with_the_poor.htm">Who is Ahinoam of Jezreel?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_ahinoam_of_jezreel.htm">Who is Ahinoam of Jezreel?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_david_in_philistine_land.htm">Are there historical or archaeological records that confirm David's stay in Philistine territory mentioned in 1 Samuel 27?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_nabal,_abigail,_estate.htm">1 Samuel 25:3 - Is there any historical or archaeological evidence confirming Nabal, Abigail, or their estate's existence?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) And David dwelt with Achish at Gath.--His reception by the Philistines seems to have been most kindly. There was a wide difference between the circumstances of this and his former visit to Gath. Then he was a fugitive, almost unattended; now he was at the head of an army of trained and devoted soldiers. Such a guest might be of the greatest service to the Philistines in their perpetual wars with Saul, with whom David would now be considered to have finally broken off all relations, seeing he had sought a home and shelter among the most bitter of his foes. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/27-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>David דָּוִ֨ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and his men וַאֲנָשָׁ֖יו (wa·’ă·nā·šāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person settled וַיֵּשֶׁב֩ (way·yê·šeḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in Gath בְּגַ֛ת (bə·ḡaṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1661.htm">Strong's 1661: </a> Gath -- 'wine press', a Philistine city with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with Achish, אָכִ֥ישׁ (’ā·ḵîš) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_397.htm">Strong's 397: </a> Achish -- king of Gath and each man אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person had his family with him. וּבֵית֑וֹ (ū·ḇê·ṯōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house David דָּוִד֙ (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse had his two וּשְׁתֵּ֣י (ū·šə·tê) Conjunctive waw | Number - fdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) wives, נָשָׁ֔יו (nā·šāw) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female Ahinoam אֲחִינֹ֙עַם֙ (’ă·ḥî·nō·‘am) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_293.htm">Strong's 293: </a> Ahinoam -- 'my brother is delight', two Israelite women of Jezreel הַיִּזְרְעֵאלִ֔ית (hay·yiz·rə·‘ê·lîṯ) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3159.htm">Strong's 3159: </a> A Jezreelitess and Abigail וַאֲבִיגַ֥יִל (wa·’ă·ḇî·ḡa·yil) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_26.htm">Strong's 26: </a> Abigail -- 'my father is joy', two Israelite women of Carmel, הַֽכַּרְמְלִֽית׃ (hak·kar·mə·lîṯ) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> Carmelitess -- a Carmelite woman the widow אֵֽשֶׁת־ (’ê·šeṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female of Nabal. נָבָ֖ל (nā·ḇāl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> Nabal -- a man of Carmel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/27-3.htm">1 Samuel 27:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/27-3.htm">1 Samuel 27:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/27-3.htm">1 Samuel 27:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/27-3.htm">1 Samuel 27:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/27-3.htm">1 Samuel 27:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/27-3.htm">1 Samuel 27:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/27-3.htm">1 Samuel 27:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/27-3.htm">1 Samuel 27:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/27-3.htm">1 Samuel 27:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/27-3.htm">1 Samuel 27:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-3.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 27:3 David lived with Achish at Gath he (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/27-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 27:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 27:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/27-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 27:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 27:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>