Achish
Americannoun
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David having obtruded himself upon Achish, King of Gath, doubtful of his safety, feigned madness to cover his retreat.
From Theological Essays by Bradlaugh, Charles
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
So Achish gave him Ziklag, and David lived in the open country of the Philistines a year and four months.
From The Children's Bible by Sherman, Henry A.
Ahimelech gave David the sacred loaves, and a sword which was consecrated there, and from hence, according to this account, David escaped to Achish.
From The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI) by Duncker, Max
He laid up these words in his heart, and was sore afraid of Achish.
From The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel by Blaikie, William Garden
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