So David set out with his six hundred men(A) and went over to Achish son of Maoch,(B) the king of Gath. David and his men stayed with Achish in Gath. Each man had his family with him,(C) and David had his two wives: Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail of Carmel,(D) Nabal’s widow. When it was reported to Saul that David had fled to Gath, he no longer searched for him.

Now David said to Achish, “If I have found favor with you, let me be given a place in one of the outlying towns, so I can live there. Why should your servant live in the royal city with you?” That day Achish gave Ziklag(E) to him, and it still belongs to the kings of Judah today. The length of time that David stayed in Philistine territory amounted to a year and four months.(F)

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Spurgeon Study Bible, Cloth Over Board - Slightly Imperfect
CSB Spurgeon Study Bible, Cloth Over Board - Slightly Imperfect
Retail: $49.99
Our Price: $21.99
Save: $28.00 (56%)
CSB Essential Teen Study Bible, Walnut LeatherTouch
CSB Essential Teen Study Bible, Walnut LeatherTouch
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $25.49
Save: $14.50 (36%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Tony Evans Study Bible--soft leather-look, purple (indexed)
CSB Tony Evans Study Bible--soft leather-look, purple (indexed)
Retail: $79.99
Our Price: $53.99
Save: $26.00 (33%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB One Big Story Bible, Hardcover
CSB One Big Story Bible, Hardcover
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $19.99
Save: $10.00 (33%)