1 Samuel 21:10

And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.

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Interpretation

God's persecuted people have often found better usage from Philistines than from Israelites. David had reason to put confidence in Achish, yet he began to be afraid.

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This thought runs through 1 Samuel 21:10-14.

1 Samuel 21:10 1 Samuel 21:11 1 Samuel 21:12 1 Samuel 21:13 1 Samuel 21:14

Glossary

David Person: Beloved, the eighth and youngest son of Jesse, a citizen of Bethlehem. His father seems to have been a man in humble life. His mother’s name is not recorded. Some think she was the Nahash of 2 Sam. 17:25 .
Saul Person: Asked for. (1. ) A king of Edom ( Gen. 36:37 , 38); called Shaul in 1 Chr. 1:48 .
Gath Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell es Safi.