Achish
Americannoun
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When the princes of the Philistines marshalled their army, and caused it to march past in troops, David and his men also came among the soldiers of Achish.
From The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI) by Duncker, Max
It is seldom indeed that such language as Achish employed can be used of any servant—“I know that thou art good in my sight, as an angel of God.”
From The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel by Blaikie, William Garden
Then when Achish said, "Where have you made a raid to-day?"
From The Children's Bible by Sherman, Henry A.
David prospering at Gath would have been a miserable spectacle; David driven away by Achish is on the way to brighter and better days.
From The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel by Blaikie, William Garden
David having obtruded himself upon Achish, King of Gath, and doubtful of his safety, feigned madness to cover his retreat.
From A Few Words About the Devil And Other Biographical Sketches and Essays by Bradlaugh, Charles
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