Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So David and the six hundred men with him left and went over to Achish son of Maok king of Gath. New Living Translation So David took his 600 men and went over and joined Achish son of Maoch, the king of Gath. English Standard Version 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. Berean Standard Bible So David set out with his six hundred men and went to Achish son of Maoch, the king of Gath. King James Bible And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men that were with him unto Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath. New King James Version Then David arose and went over with the six hundred men who were with him to Achish the son of Maoch, king of Gath. New American Standard Bible 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. NASB 1995 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. NASB 1977 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. Legacy Standard Bible 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. Amplified Bible So David and the six hundred men who were with him arose and crossed over to Achish the son of Maoch, king of Gath. Christian Standard Bible So David set out with his six hundred men and went over to Achish son of Maoch, the king of Gath. Holman Christian Standard Bible So David set out with his 600 men and went to Achish son of Maoch, the king of Gath. American Standard Version 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. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation So David went with his 600 men to King Achish of Gath, Moach's son. Good News Translation So David and his six hundred men went over at once to Achish son of Maoch, king of Gath. International Standard Version So David got up, and he and the 600 men who were with him went to Maoch's son Achish, the king of Gath. Majority Standard Bible So David set out with his six hundred men and went to Achish son of Maoch, the king of Gath. NET Bible So David left and crossed over to King Achish son of Maoch of Gath accompanied by his six hundred men. New Heart English Bible David arose, and passed over, he and the six hundred men who were with him, to Achish the son of Maoch, king of Gath. Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible David arose and passed over, he and the six hundred men who were with him, to Achish the son of Maoch, king of Gath. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd David rises, and passes over, he and six hundred men who [are] with him, to Achish son of Maoch king of Gath; Young's Literal Translation And David riseth, and passeth over, he and six hundred men who are with him, unto Achish son of Maoch king of Gath; Smith's Literal Translation And David will rise and pass over, he and six hundred men that are with him, to Achish, son of Maoch, king of Gath. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd 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. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. New American Bible Accordingly, David departed with his six hundred soldiers and went over to Achish, son of Maoch, king of Gath. New Revised Standard Version 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. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo David arose and went over, he and the six hundred men who were with him, to Achish, the son of Maachah, king of Gath. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated 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 OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And David arose, and passed over, he and the six hundred men that were with him, unto Achish the son of Maoch, king of Gath. Brenton Septuagint Translation So David arose, and the six hundred men that were with him, and he went to Anchus, son Ammach, king of Geth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David and the Philistines1David, 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.” 2So David set out with his six hundred men and went to Achish son of Maoch, the king of Gath. 3David 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.… Cross References 1 Samuel 21:10 That day David fled from Saul and went to Achish king of Gath. 1 Samuel 29:2-3 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.” 1 Samuel 30:1 On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag, and the Amalekites had raided the Negev, attacked Ziklag, and burned it down. 2 Samuel 15:14 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.” 2 Samuel 17:22 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. 1 Kings 2:39-40 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. 1 Chronicles 12:1 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; 1 Chronicles 12:19 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.”) Psalm 34:1 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. Psalm 56:1 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. Matthew 10:23 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. Matthew 12:14-15 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, Matthew 24:16 then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Mark 3:6-7 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, Luke 4:29-30 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. Treasury of Scripture 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. the six 1 Samuel 25:13 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. 1 Samuel 30:8 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 them, and without fail recover all. Achish 1 Samuel 21:10 And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath. 1 Kings 2:40 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. Jump to Previous Achish A'chish Crossed David Hundred Passed Passeth Riseth SixJump to Next Achish A'chish Crossed David Hundred Passed Passeth Riseth Six1 Samuel 27 1. Saul, hearing David to be in Gath, seeks no more for him5. David begs Ziklag of Achish 8. He, invading other countries, persuades Achish he fought against Judah. So David set out with his six hundred men 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 (1 Samuel 23:13), showing continuity in his leadership. This movement is strategic, as David seeks refuge from Saul's relentless pursuit. and went to Achish son of Maoch, the king of Gath. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe 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. 2. Six Hundred Men 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. 3. Achish 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. 4. Gath 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. 5. Maoch The father of Achish, mentioned to provide a genealogical context for Achish's identity. Teaching Points Trust in God's SovereigntyDespite 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. Strategic Decisions in Faith 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. Loyalty and Leadership 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. God's Provision in Unlikely Places David found refuge among the Philistines, illustrating that God can provide for His people in unexpected ways and places. Navigating Complex Relationships David's relationship with Achish was complex, yet he managed it with wisdom. Believers can learn to navigate difficult relationships with discernment and integrity.(2) The six hundred men.--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. Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath.--The same, we believe, as that Achish to whom David fled before (see 1Samuel 21:11), and identical with Achish, son of Maachah (1Kings 2:39). 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. Verses 2-4. - Achish, the son of Maoch. No doubt the Achish of 1 Samuel 21:10; but if the same as Achish, son of Maachah, in 1 Kings 2:39, as is probably the case, he must have lived to a good old age. As it is said in 1 Chronicles 18:1 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 with his household, 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 (Psalm 8, 81, 84, titles). ACHISH ASSIGNS ZIKLAG TO DAVID AS A RESIDENCE (vers. 5-7).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Davidדָּוִ֔ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse set out וַיָּ֣קָם (way·yā·qām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand with עִמּ֑וֹ (‘im·mōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with his six וְשֵׁשׁ־ (wə·šêš-) Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number) hundred מֵא֥וֹת (mê·’ō·wṯ) Number - feminine plural Strong's 3967: A hundred men אִ֖ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person and went וַיַּעֲבֹ֣ר (way·ya·‘ă·ḇōr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Achish אָכִ֥ישׁ (’ā·ḵîš) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 397: Achish -- king of Gath son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Maoch, מָע֖וֹךְ (mā·‘ō·wḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4582: Maoch -- a Philistine the king מֶ֥לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Gath. גַּֽת׃ (gaṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1661: Gath -- 'wine press', a Philistine city Links 1 Samuel 27:2 NIV1 Samuel 27:2 NLT 1 Samuel 27:2 ESV 1 Samuel 27:2 NASB 1 Samuel 27:2 KJV 1 Samuel 27:2 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 27:2 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 27:2 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 27:2 French Bible 1 Samuel 27:2 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 27:2 David arose and passed over he (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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