1 Samuel 27:12
“And Achish believed David, saying, He hath made his people Israel utterly to abhor him; therefore he shall be my servant for ever.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Achish believed David,.... As he would have him understand his story; imposing upon him by ambiguous terms,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He hath made his people - utterly to abhor him - This deception, which Dr. Delaney says "did harm to nobody, and to the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 27:8-12
Here is an account of David's actions while he was in the land of the Philistines, a fierce attack he made upon some…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Achish believed David Connect 1Sa 27:27 with 1Sa 27:27. Achish believed that David had brought himself into ill odour…