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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/27.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_samuel/27.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So David and the six hundred men with him left and went over to Achish son of Maok king of Gath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/27.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So David took his 600 men and went over and joined Achish son of Maoch, the king of Gath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/27.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So David arose and went over, he and the six hundred men who were with him, to Achish the son of Maoch, king of Gath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So David set out with his six hundred men and went to Achish son of Maoch, the king of Gath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men that <i>were</i> with him unto Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then David arose and went over with the six hundred men who <i>were</i> with him to Achish the son of Maoch, king of Gath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So David set out and went over, he and the six hundred men who were with him, to Achish the son of Maoch, king of Gath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So David arose and crossed over, he and the six hundred men who were with him, to Achish the son of Maoch, king of Gath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So David arose and crossed over, he and the six hundred men who were with him, to Achish the son of Maoch, king of Gath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So David arose and crossed over, he and the six hundred men who were with him, to Achish the son of Maoch, king of Gath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So David and the six hundred men who were with him arose and crossed over to Achish the son of Maoch, king of Gath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So David set out with his six hundred men and went over to Achish son of Maoch, the king of Gath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So David set out with his 600 men and went to Achish son of Maoch, the king of Gath. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So David went with his 600 men to King Achish of Gath, Moach's son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So David and his six hundred men went over at once to Achish son of Maoch, king of Gath. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So David got up, and he and the 600 men who were with him went to Maoch's son Achish, the king of Gath. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So David set out with his six hundred men and went to Achish son of Maoch, the king of Gath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So David left and crossed over to King Achish son of Maoch of Gath accompanied by his six hundred men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />David arose, and passed over, he and the six hundred men who were with him, to Achish the son of Maoch, king of Gath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men that were with him to Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />David arose and passed over, he and the six hundred men who were with him, to Achish the son of Maoch, king of Gath. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And David rises, and passes over, he and six hundred men who [are] with him, to Achish son of Maoch king of Gath;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And David riseth, and passeth over, he and six hundred men who are with him, unto Achish son of Maoch king of Gath;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And David will rise and pass over, he and six hundred men that are with him, to Achish, son of Maoch, king of Gath.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And David arose and went away, both he and the six hundred men that were with him, to Achis the son of Maoch, king of Geth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And David rose up and went away, he and the six hundred men who were with him, to Achish, the son of Maoch, the king of Gath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Accordingly, David departed with his six hundred soldiers and went over to Achish, son of Maoch, king of Gath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So David set out and went over, he and the six hundred men who were with him, to King Achish son of Maoch of Gath.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So David arose and went over, he and the six hundred men who were with him, to Achish, the son of Maachah, king of Gath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And David arose and he passed by, he and the six hundred men who were with him to Akish son of Maaka, King of Gath<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />So David arose, and the six hundred men that were with him, and he went to Anchus, son Ammach, king of Geth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/27-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=8116" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/27.htm">David and the Philistines</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>David, however, said to himself, “One of these days now I will be swept away by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will stop searching for me all over Israel, and I will slip out of his hand.” <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><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.">So David</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: way·yā·qām (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">set out</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/8337.htm" title="8337: wə·šêš- (Conj-w:: Number-fs) -- Masculine shishshah; a primitive number; six (see suws) beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. Sixth.">his six</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mê·’ō·wṯ (Number-fp) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">hundred</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.">men</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: way·ya·‘ă·ḇōr (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">and went</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</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/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/4582.htm" title="4582: mā·‘ō·wḵ (N-proper-ms) -- A Philistine. From ma'ak; oppressed; Maok, a Philistine.">of Maoch,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/1661.htm" title="1661: gaṯ (N-proper-fs) -- Wine press, a Philistine city. The same as gath; Gath, a Philistine city.">of Gath.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/21-10.htm">1 Samuel 21:10</a></span><br />That day David fled from Saul and went to Achish king of Gath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/29-2.htm">1 Samuel 29:2-3</a></span><br />As the Philistine leaders marched out with their units of hundreds and thousands, David and his men marched behind them with Achish. / Then the commanders of the Philistines asked, “What about these Hebrews?” Achish replied, “Is this not David, the servant of King Saul of Israel? He has been with me all these days, even years, and from the day he defected until today I have found no fault in him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-1.htm">1 Samuel 30:1</a></span><br />On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag, and the Amalekites had raided the Negev, attacked Ziklag, and burned it down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-14.htm">2 Samuel 15:14</a></span><br />And David said to all the servants with him in Jerusalem, “Arise and let us flee, or we will not escape from Absalom! We must leave quickly, or he will soon overtake us, heap disaster on us, and put the city to the sword.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/17-22.htm">2 Samuel 17:22</a></span><br />So David and all the people with him got up and crossed the Jordan. By daybreak, there was no one left who had not crossed the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-39.htm">1 Kings 2:39-40</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1</a></span><br />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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-19.htm">1 Chronicles 12:19</a></span><br />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.”)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Psalm 34:1</a></span><br />Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/56-1.htm">Psalm 56:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. To the tune of “A Dove on Distant Oaks.” A Miktam of David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be merciful to me, O God, for men are hounding me; all day they press their attack.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-23.htm">Matthew 10:23</a></span><br />When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next. Truly I tell you, you will not reach all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-14.htm">Matthew 12:14-15</a></span><br />But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus. / Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them all,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-16.htm">Matthew 24:16</a></span><br />then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/3-6.htm">Mark 3:6-7</a></span><br />At this, the Pharisees went out and began plotting with the Herodians how they might kill Jesus. / So Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the sea, accompanied by a large crowd from Galilee, Judea,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-29.htm">Luke 4:29-30</a></span><br />They got up, drove Him out of the town, and led Him to the brow of the hill on which the town was built, in order to throw Him over the cliff. / But Jesus passed through the crowd and went on His way.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men that were with him to Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath.</p><p class="hdg">the six</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/25-13.htm">1 Samuel 25:13</a></b></br> And David said unto his men, Gird ye on every man his sword. And they girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword: and there went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred abode by the stuff.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/30-8.htm">1 Samuel 30:8</a></b></br> And David inquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake <i>them</i>, and without fail recover <i>all</i>.</p><p class="hdg">Achish</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/21-10.htm">1 Samuel 21:10</a></b></br> And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/2-40.htm">1 Kings 2:40</a></b></br> And Shimei arose, and saddled his ass, and went to Gath to Achish to seek his servants: and Shimei went, and brought his servants from Gath.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/21-14.htm">Achish</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-14.htm">A'chish</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-13.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-18.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-24.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-13.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-2.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-13.htm">Six</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/27-3.htm">Achish</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-3.htm">A'chish</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-29.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-3.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-9.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-2.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-17.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-23.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-9.htm">Six</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 27</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/27-1.htm">Saul, hearing David to be in Gath, seeks no more for him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/27-5.htm">David begs Ziklag of Achish</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/27-8.htm">He, invading other countries, persuades Achish he fought against Judah.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>So David set out with his six hundred men</b><br>David, having been pursued by King Saul, decides to leave Israelite territory. His band of six hundred men indicates a significant following, suggesting his leadership and the loyalty he commanded. This group is a testament to David's growing influence and the trust placed in him by his followers. The number six hundred is consistent with earlier accounts of David's men (<a href="/1_samuel/23-13.htm">1 Samuel 23:13</a>), showing continuity in his leadership. This movement is strategic, as David seeks refuge from Saul's relentless pursuit.<p><b>and went to Achish son of Maoch, the king of Gath.</b><br>Gath is one of the five Philistine city-states, and Achish is its king. David's decision to seek refuge with a Philistine king is significant, as it shows his desperation and the complexity of his situation. Gath is notably the hometown of Goliath, whom David famously defeated (1 Samuel 17), adding irony to his seeking asylum there. Achish, son of Maoch, is mentioned here, providing a historical anchor for the narrative. This move also reflects the political dynamics of the time, where allegiances could be fluid, and former enemies could become temporary allies. David's relationship with Achish is complex, as seen in later chapters, where David feigns loyalty to the Philistines while secretly supporting Israel (1 Samuel 29). This situation foreshadows the dual nature of Christ's mission, where He navigated between earthly and divine realms, often misunderstood by those around Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The future king of Israel, anointed by Samuel, who is fleeing from King Saul. At this point, David is a fugitive seeking refuge from Saul's relentless pursuit.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/six_hundred_men.htm">Six Hundred Men</a></b><br>These are the loyal followers of David, who have been with him through his trials and tribulations. They represent a small but dedicated force that supports David.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/achish.htm">Achish</a></b><br>The king of Gath, a Philistine city. Achish is a significant figure because David seeks refuge with him, despite the Philistines being traditional enemies of Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/gath.htm">Gath</a></b><br>A major Philistine city, known for being the home of Goliath. David's decision to go to Gath is strategic, as it places him outside of Saul's reach.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/maoch.htm">Maoch</a></b><br>The father of Achish, mentioned to provide a genealogical context for Achish's identity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite being in enemy territory, David's life demonstrates a reliance on God's protection and guidance. Believers can trust God even in seemingly dire circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_decisions_in_faith.htm">Strategic Decisions in Faith</a></b><br>David's move to Gath was a strategic decision to protect himself and his men. Christians are encouraged to make wise decisions while trusting in God's overarching plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_and_leadership.htm">Loyalty and Leadership</a></b><br>David's six hundred men followed him into enemy territory, showing their loyalty. This highlights the importance of strong, godly leadership and the impact it has on others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_in_unlikely_places.htm">God's Provision in Unlikely Places</a></b><br>David found refuge among the Philistines, illustrating that God can provide for His people in unexpected ways and places.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/n/navigating_complex_relationships.htm">Navigating Complex Relationships</a></b><br>David's relationship with Achish was complex, yet he managed it with wisdom. Believers can learn to navigate difficult relationships with discernment and integrity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 27</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_divine_disapproval_in_1_samuel_27.htm">Why doesn’t the text in 1 Samuel 27 show any direct divine disapproval of David’s tactics, despite their questionable ethics?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_achish_accept_david_in_1_sam_29.htm">How can David's earlier triumphs over the Philistines, such as in 1 Samuel 17, be reconciled with Achish's acceptance of him in 1 Samuel 29?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_gath's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What is Gath's significance in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_david_seek_refuge_with_enemies.htm">How could David justify seeking refuge among Israel’s enemies in 1 Samuel 27:1? </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>(2) <span class= "bld">The six hundred men.</span>--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.<p><span class= "bld">Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath.</span>--The same, we believe, as that Achish to whom David fled before (see <a href="/1_samuel/21-11.htm" title="And the servants of Achish said to him, Is not this David the king of the land? did they not sing one to another of him in dances, saying, Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands?">1Samuel 21:11</a>), and identical with Achish, son of Maachah (<a href="/1_kings/2-39.htm" title="And it came to pass at the end of three years, that two of the servants of Shimei ran away to Achish son of Maachah king of Gath. And they told Shimei, saying, Behold, your servants be in Gath.">1Kings 2:39</a>). 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.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 2-4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Achish, the son of Maoch.</span> No doubt the Achish of <a href="/1_samuel/21-10.htm">1 Samuel 21:10</a>; but if the same as <span class="cmt_word">Achish, son of Maachah,</span> in <a href="/1_kings/2-39.htm">1 Kings 2:39</a>, as is probably the case, he must have lived to a good old age. As it is said in <a href="/1_chronicles/18-1.htm">1 Chronicles 18:1</a> 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 <span class="cmt_word">with his household,</span> 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 (<a href="/psalms/8.htm">Psalm 8, 81, 84</a>, titles). ACHISH ASSIGNS ZIKLAG TO DAVID AS A RESIDENCE (vers. 5-7). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/27-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֔ד</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">set out</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֣קָם</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·qām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="heb">עִמּ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(‘im·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his six</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשֵׁשׁ־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šêš-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8337.htm">Strong's 8337: </a> </span><span class="str2">Six (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hundred</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵא֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hundred</span><br /><br /><span class="word">men</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֖ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and went</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּעֲבֹ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·ḇōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Achish</span><br /><span class="heb">אָכִ֥ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḵîš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_397.htm">Strong's 397: </a> </span><span class="str2">Achish -- king of Gath</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Maoch,</span><br /><span class="heb">מָע֖וֹךְ</span> <span class="translit">(mā·‘ō·wḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4582.htm">Strong's 4582: </a> </span><span class="str2">Maoch -- a Philistine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the king</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶ֥לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Gath.</span><br /><span class="heb">גַּֽת׃</span> <span class="translit">(gaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1661.htm">Strong's 1661: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gath -- 'wine press', a Philistine city</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/27-2.htm">1 Samuel 27:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/27-2.htm">1 Samuel 27:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/27-2.htm">1 Samuel 27:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/27-2.htm">1 Samuel 27:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/27-2.htm">1 Samuel 27:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/27-2.htm">1 Samuel 27:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/27-2.htm">1 Samuel 27:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/27-2.htm">1 Samuel 27:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/27-2.htm">1 Samuel 27:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/27-2.htm">1 Samuel 27:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/27-2.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 27:2 David arose and passed over he (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/27-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 27:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 27:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/27-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 27:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 27:3" /></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>