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And David would reply, “Against the south of Judah, the Jerahmeelites, and the Kenites.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/27.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />When Achish asked, “Where have you made a raid today?” David would say, “Against the Negeb of Judah,” or, “Against the Negeb of the Jerahmeelites,” or, “Against the Negeb of the Kenites.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />who would ask him, “What have you raided today?” And David would reply, “The Negev of Judah,” or “The Negev of Jerahmeel,” or “The Negev of the Kenites.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to day? And David said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Achish would say, “Where have you made a raid today?” And David would say, “Against the southern <i>area</i> of Judah, or against the southern <i>area</i> of the Jerahmeelites, or against the southern <i>area</i> of the Kenites.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Achish said, “Where did you carry out an attack today?” And David said, “Against the Negev of Judah, against the Negev of the Jerahmeelites, and against the Negev of the Kenites.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now Achish said, &#8220Where have you made a raid today?&#8221 And David said, &#8220Against the Negev of Judah and against the Negev of the Jerahmeelites and against the Negev of the Kenites.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now Achish said, “Where have you made a raid today?” And David said, “Against the Negev of Judah and against the Negev of the Jerahmeelites and against the Negev of the Kenites.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Achish said, “Where have you made a raid today?” And David said, “Against the Negev of Judah and against the Negev of the Jerahmeelites and against the Negev of the Kenites.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When Achish asked, “Where did you raid today?” David replied, “Against the Negev (the South country) of Judah, and against the Negev of the Jerahmeelites, and against the Negev of the Kenites.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />who inquired, “Where did you raid today? ” David replied, “The south country of Judah,” “The south country of the Jerahmeelites,” or “The south country of the Kenites.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />who inquired, &#8220Where did you raid today?&#8221 David replied, &#8220The south country of Judah,&#8221 &#8220The south country of the Jerahmeelites,&#8221 or &#8220Against the south country of the Kenites.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Achish said, Against whom have ye made a raid to-day? And David said, Against the South of Judah, and against the South of the Jerahmeelites, and against the South of the Kenites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />who would ask, "Where did you attack today?" David would answer, "Oh, we attacked some desert town that belonged to the Judah tribe." Sometimes David would say, "Oh, we attacked a town in the desert where the Jerahmeel clan lives" or "We attacked a town in the desert where the Kenites live." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Achish said, Whither have ye made a raid today? And David said, Against the South of Judah, and against the South of the Jerahmeelites, and against the South of the Kenites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Achish would ask, "Whom did you raid today?" And David would answer, "the Negev in Judah," or "the portion of the Negev where the descendants of Jerahmeel live," or "the portion of the Negev where the Kenites live." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />who would ask him, "Where did you go on a raid this time?" and David would tell him that he had gone to the southern part of Judah or to the territory of the clan of Jerahmeel or to the territory where the Kenites lived. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Achish said, "Where did you raid today?" David answered, "Against the Negev of Judah, against the Negev of the Jerahmeelites, and against the Negev of the Kenites." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />who would ask him, ?What have you raided today?? And David would reply, ?The Negev of Judah,? or ?The Negev of Jerahmeel,? or ?The Negev of the Kenites.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When Achish would ask, "Where did you raid today?" David would say, "The Negev of Judah" or "The Negev of Jeharmeel" or "The Negev of the Kenites."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Achish said, "Against whom have you made a raid today?" David would say, "Against the Negev of Judah,"or "Against the Negev of the Jerahmeel, "or"Against the Negev of the Kenites."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to-day? And David said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Achish said, “Against whom have you made a raid today?” David said, “Against the South of Judah, against the South of the Jerahmeelites, and against the South of the Kenites.” <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 Achish says, “To where have you pushed today?” And David says, “Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelite, and to the south of the Kenite.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Achish saith, 'Whither have ye pushed to-day?' and David saith, 'Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelite, and unto the south of the Kenite.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Achish will say, Did ye not plunder this day? and David will say, Upon the south of Judah, and upon the south of the Jerahmeelite, and to the south of the Kenite.<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 Achis said to him: Whom hast thou gone against to day? David answered: Against the south of Juda, and against the south of Jerameel, and against the south of Ceni. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then Achish said to him, “Whom did you go out against today?” And David responded, “Against the south of Judah, and against the south of Jerahmeel, and against the south of Keni.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />who would ask, “Against whom did you raid this time?” David would reply, “Against the Negeb of Judah,” or “Against the Negeb of Jerahmeel,” or “Against the Negeb of the Kenites.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When Achish asked, “Against whom have you made a raid today?” David would say, “Against the Negeb of Judah,” or “Against the Negeb of the Jerahmeelites,” or, “Against the Negeb of the Kenites.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Achish said to David, Where have you made a raid today? And David said, Against the south of Judah and against the south of Jerahmel and against the south of Kailah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Akish said to David: “Where were you today?” And David said: “Against the south of Yehuda and against the south of Yarkhmel and against the south of Qayla”<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 Achish said: 'Whither have ye made a raid to-day?' And David said: 'Against the South of Judah, and against the South of the Jerahmeelites, and against the South of the Kenites.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Anchus said to David, On whom have ye made an attack to-day? And David said to Anchus, On the south of Judea, and on the south of Jesmega, and on the south of the Kenezite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/27-10.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=8200" 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">9</span>Whenever David attacked a territory, he did not leave a man or woman alive, but he took the flocks and herds, the donkeys, camels, and clothing. Then he would return to Achish, <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/397.htm" title="397: ’ā·ḵîš (N-proper-ms) -- King of Gath. Of uncertain derivation; Akish, a Philistine king.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">would ask him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6584.htm" title="6584: pə·šaṭ·tem (V-Qal-Perf-2mp) -- To strip off, make a dash, raid. A primitive root; to spread out; by analogy, to strip.">“What have you raided today?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative."></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/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">would reply,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5045.htm" title="5045: ne·ḡeḇ (N-fsc) -- From an unused root meaning to be parched; the south; specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt.">“The Negev</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">or</a> <a href="/hebrew/5045.htm" title="5045: ne·ḡeḇ (N-fsc) -- From an unused root meaning to be parched; the south; specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt.">“The Negev</a> <a href="/hebrew/3397.htm" title="3397: hay·yar·ḥə·mə·’ê·lî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Jerahmeel. Patronymically from Yrachm'el; a Jerachmeelite or descendant of Jerachmeel.">of Jerahmeel,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: wə·’el- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">or</a> <a href="/hebrew/5045.htm" title="5045: ne·ḡeḇ (N-fsc) -- From an unused root meaning to be parched; the south; specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt.">“The Negev</a> <a href="/hebrew/7017.htm" title="7017: haq·qê·nî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Members of the tribe of Kenites. Or Qiyniy; patronymic from Qayin; a Kenite or member of the tribe of Kajin.">of the Kenites.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>David did not leave a man or woman alive to be brought to Gath, for he said, “Otherwise they will report us, saying, ‘This is what David did.’ ” And this was David’s custom the whole time he lived in Philistine territory.…<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="/joshua/11-19.htm">Joshua 11:19</a></span><br />No city made peace with the Israelites except the Hivites living in Gibeon; all others were taken in battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-22.htm">2 Samuel 3:22-23</a></span><br />Just then David’s soldiers and Joab returned from a raid, bringing with them a great plunder. But Abner was not with David in Hebron, because David had sent him on his way in peace. / When Joab and all his troops arrived, he was informed, “Abner son of Ner came to see the king, who sent him on his way in peace.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-24.htm">2 Kings 17:24</a></span><br />Then the king of Assyria brought people from Babylon, Cuthah, Avva, Hamath, and Sepharvaim and settled them in the towns of Samaria to replace the Israelites. They took possession of Samaria and lived in its towns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-29.htm">2 Kings 17:29-33</a></span><br />Nevertheless, the people of each nation continued to make their own gods in the cities where they had settled, and they set them up in the shrines that the people of Samaria had made on the high places. / The men of Babylon made Succoth-benoth, the men of Cuth made Nergal, the men of Hamath made Ashima, / the Avvites made Nibhaz and Tartak, and the Sepharvites burned their children in the fire to Adrammelech and Anammelech the gods of Sepharvaim. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-41.htm">2 Kings 17:41</a></span><br />So these nations worshiped the LORD but also served their idols, and to this day their children and grandchildren continue to do as their fathers did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/28-18.htm">2 Chronicles 28:18</a></span><br />The Philistines had also raided the cities of the foothills and the Negev of Judah, capturing and occupying Beth-shemesh, Aijalon, and Gederoth, as well as Soco, Timnah, and Gimzo with their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/4-11.htm">Nehemiah 4:11</a></span><br />And our enemies said, “Before they know or see a thing, we will come into their midst, kill them, and put an end to the work.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/120-2.htm">Psalm 120:2</a></span><br />Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips and a deceitful tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-19.htm">Proverbs 12:19</a></span><br />Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-5.htm">Proverbs 14:5</a></span><br />An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-6.htm">Proverbs 21:6</a></span><br />Making a fortune by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist, a deadly pursuit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-3.htm">Jeremiah 9:3</a></span><br />“They bend their tongues like bows; lies prevail over truth in the land. For they proceed from evil to evil, and they do not take Me into account,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-8.htm">Jeremiah 9:8</a></span><br />Their tongues are deadly arrows; they speak deception. With his mouth a man speaks peace to his neighbor, but in his heart he sets a trap for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">Matthew 10:16</a></span><br />Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-70.htm">Matthew 26:70-74</a></span><br />But he denied it before them all: “I do not know what you are talking about.” / When Peter had gone out to the gateway, another servant girl saw him and said to the people there, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.” / And again he denied it with an oath: “I do not know the man!” ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Achish said, Where have you made a road to day? And David said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites.</p><p class="hdg">Whither, etc.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/21-2.htm">1 Samuel 21:2</a></b></br> And David said unto Ahimelech the priest, The king hath commanded me a business, and hath said unto me, Let no man know any thing of the business whereabout I send thee, and what I have commanded thee: and I have appointed <i>my</i> servants to such and such a place.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/27-19.htm">Genesis 27:19,20,24</a></b></br> And Jacob said unto his father, I <i>am</i> Esau thy firstborn; I have done according as thou badest me: arise, I pray thee, sit and eat of my venison, that thy soul may bless me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/2-4.htm">Joshua 2:4-6</a></b></br> And the woman took the two men, and hid them, and said thus, There came men unto me, but I wist not whence they <i>were</i>: … </p><p class="hdg">the Jerahmeelites</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/2-9.htm">1 Chronicles 2:9,25</a></b></br> The sons also of Hezron, that were born unto him; Jerahmeel, and Ram, and Chelubai… </p><p class="hdg">Kenites</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/15-6.htm">1 Samuel 15:6</a></b></br> And Saul said unto the Kenites, Go, depart, get you down from among the Amalekites, lest I destroy you with them: for ye shewed kindness to all the children of Israel, when they came up out of Egypt. So the Kenites departed from among the Amalekites.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/24-21.htm">Numbers 24:21</a></b></br> And he looked on the Kenites, and took up his parable, and said, Strong is thy dwellingplace, and thou puttest thy nest in a rock.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/1-16.htm">Judges 1:16</a></b></br> And the children of the Kenite, Moses' father in law, went up out of the city of palm trees with the children of Judah into the wilderness of Judah, which <i>lieth</i> in the south of Arad; and they went and dwelt among the people.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/27-9.htm">Achish</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-6.htm">A'chish</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-9.htm">David</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-26.htm">Jerahmeel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-29.htm">Jerahmeelites</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-29.htm">Jerah'meelites</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-6.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/judges/5-24.htm">Kenite</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-6.htm">Kenites</a> <a href="/judges/4-11.htm">Ken'ites</a> <a href="/judges/1-16.htm">Negeb</a> <a href="/judges/1-16.htm">Negev</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-27.htm">Pushed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-8.htm">Raid</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-27.htm">Raiding</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-3.htm">Road</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-24.htm">South</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-7.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-24.htm">Today</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-23.htm">To-Day</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-14.htm">Whither</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/27-12.htm">Achish</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-12.htm">A'chish</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-11.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-9.htm">Jerahmeel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-29.htm">Jerahmeelites</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-29.htm">Jerah'meelites</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-14.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/genesis/15-19.htm">Kenite</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-29.htm">Kenites</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-29.htm">Ken'ites</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-1.htm">Negeb</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-1.htm">Negev</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-1.htm">Pushed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-1.htm">Raid</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-8.htm">Raiding</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-24.htm">Road</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-1.htm">South</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-1.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-18.htm">Today</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-8.htm">To-Day</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-1.htm">Whither</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>who would ask him, “What have you raided today?”</b><br>This phrase reflects the context of David's time among the Philistines, specifically under the rule of Achish, king of Gath. David, fleeing from Saul, sought refuge with the Philistines, Israel's enemies. The question implies a routine inquiry, suggesting a level of trust or expectation from Achish regarding David's activities. This period highlights David's strategic deception, as he led Achish to believe he was raiding Israelite territories, thus securing his position and safety. The cultural context of the time involved frequent raids and skirmishes, common in the ancient Near East as a means of survival and expansion.<p><b>And David would reply, “The Negev of Judah,”</b><br>David's response is part of his strategy to mislead Achish. The Negev of Judah refers to the southern desert region of Judah, a territory belonging to Israel. By claiming to raid his own people, David sought to convince Achish of his loyalty to the Philistines. This deception is significant in understanding David's cunning and resourcefulness. The Negev was a sparsely populated area, making it plausible for David to claim raids without immediate verification. This tactic also prevented Achish from suspecting David's true allegiance to Israel.<p><b>or “The Negev of Jerahmeel,”</b><br>The mention of the Negev of Jerahmeel indicates another region within the southern part of Judah. The Jerahmeelites were a clan within the tribe of Judah, suggesting David's familiarity with the internal divisions and territories of his own people. This knowledge allowed him to craft believable reports to Achish. The Jerahmeelites' inclusion highlights the complexity of tribal affiliations and the potential for internal conflict within Israel, which David navigated skillfully.<p><b>or “The Negev of the Kenites.”</b><br>The Kenites were a nomadic group with historical ties to Israel, particularly through Moses' father-in-law, Jethro, who was a Kenite. By claiming to raid the Kenites, David further distanced himself from suspicion, as the Kenites were not central to Israel's core tribes. This choice reflects David's understanding of regional politics and alliances. The Kenites' presence in the narrative underscores the diverse ethnic and cultural landscape of the region during this period. David's interactions with various groups foreshadow his future role as a unifying king over a diverse Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The future king of Israel, currently living among the Philistines to escape King Saul's pursuit. He is in a morally complex situation, balancing survival with integrity.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/achish.htm">Achish</a></b><br>The Philistine king of Gath who provides refuge to David. He trusts David, believing him to be a loyal servant.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/n/negev_of_judah,_jerahmeelites,_kenites.htm">Negev of Judah, Jerahmeelites, Kenites</a></b><br>Regions and groups mentioned by David as targets of his raids. These are misleading statements, as David actually raided other groups.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>The people among whom David seeks refuge. They are traditional enemies of Israel, adding complexity to David's situation.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The current king of Israel, whose pursuit of David forces him into Philistine territory.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_complex_situations.htm">Integrity in Complex Situations</a></b><br>David's situation with Achish highlights the challenge of maintaining integrity when survival is at stake. Believers are called to navigate such complexities with wisdom and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite David's precarious position, his life demonstrates a reliance on God's sovereignty. Christians are encouraged to trust God even when circumstances seem dire.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_deception.htm">The Consequences of Deception</a></b><br>David's misleading statements to Achish serve as a reminder of the potential consequences of deception, even when it seems necessary for survival.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_in_exile.htm">God's Provision in Exile</a></b><br>David's time among the Philistines shows that God can provide and protect His people even in foreign and hostile environments.<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/how_reconcile_david's_deceit_with_morals.htm">How do we reconcile David’s apparent deception before King Achish (1 Samuel 27:10–12) with biblical moral standards? </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/why_did_philistines_suddenly_fear_david.htm">In 1 Samuel 29:3–5, why would the Philistines fear David so abruptly if Achish had trusted him for an extended time? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_sources_confirm_1_chr_2_55_kenite_ties.htm">Are there archaeological or historical sources that corroborate the families of scribes mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:55 and their Kenite ties? </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>(10) <span class= "bld">And David said, Against the south of Judah.</span>--The answer of David to his sovereign lord, the King of Gath--for he was now, to all intents and purposes, a vassal prince of Achish--was simply a falsehood. He had been engaged in distant forays against the old Bedaween enemies of Israel, far away in the desert which stretched to the frontier of Egypt; and from these nomads--rich in cattle and in other property, which they had obtained by years of successful plunder--he seems to have gained much booty, a share of which he brought to his "suzerain," Achish. But David represents that the cattle and apparel had been captured from his own countrymen, whose territory he was harrying. "The Jerahmeelites were descendants of Jerahmeel, the firstborn of Hezron (<a href="/1_chronicles/2-9.htm" title="The sons also of Hezron, that were born to him; Jerahmeel, and Ram, and Chelubai.">1Chronicles 2:9</a>; <a href="/context/1_chronicles/2-25.htm" title="And the sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were, Ram the firstborn, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, and Ahijah.">1Chronicles 2:25-26</a>), and therefore one of the three large families of Judah who sprang from Hezron."--<span class= "ital">Keil, </span>They dwelt, it is believed, on the southern frontier of the tribe of Judah. The Kenites were a race living in friendship with and under the protection of Judah.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/27-10.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">who</span><br /><span class="heb">אָכִ֔ישׁ</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">would ask him,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֣אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“What have you raided today?”</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּשַׁטְתֶּ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(pə·šaṭ·tem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6584.htm">Strong's 6584: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strip off, make a dash, raid</span><br /><br /><span class="word">And David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֗ד</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">would reply,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֣אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“The Negev</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶ֤גֶב</span> <span class="translit">(ne·ḡeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5045.htm">Strong's 5045: </a> </span><span class="str2">South country, the Negeb, south</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Judah,”</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוּדָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“The Negev</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶ֣גֶב</span> <span class="translit">(ne·ḡeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5045.htm">Strong's 5045: </a> </span><span class="str2">South country, the Negeb, south</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Jerahmeel,”</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיַּרְחְמְאֵלִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yar·ḥə·mə·’ê·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3397.htm">Strong's 3397: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jerahmeelites -- descendant of Jerahmeel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">“The Negev</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶ֖גֶב</span> <span class="translit">(ne·ḡeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5045.htm">Strong's 5045: </a> </span><span class="str2">South country, the Negeb, south</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Kenites.”</span><br /><span class="heb">הַקֵּינִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(haq·qê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7017.htm">Strong's 7017: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kenite -- members of the tribe of Kenites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/27-10.htm">1 Samuel 27:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/27-10.htm">1 Samuel 27:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/27-10.htm">1 Samuel 27:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/27-10.htm">1 Samuel 27:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/27-10.htm">1 Samuel 27:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/27-10.htm">1 Samuel 27:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/27-10.htm">1 Samuel 27:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/27-10.htm">1 Samuel 27:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/27-10.htm">1 Samuel 27:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/27-10.htm">1 Samuel 27:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/27-10.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 27:10 Achish said Against whom have you made (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/27-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 27:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 27:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/27-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 27:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 27:11" /></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>