Achish

American  

[ey-kish] / ˈeɪ kɪʃ /

noun

1. (in the Bible) the king of the Philistine city of Gath, who twice gave refuge to David.

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Example Sentences

“David dwelt with Achish at Gath, he and his men, every man with his household, even David with his two wives.”

From The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel by Blaikie, William Garden

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

This was without public authority, having none from Saul, none from Achish, in whose country he dwelt, and none of his own, being no magistrate.

From A Hind Let Loose Or, An Historical Representation of the Testimonies of the Church of Scotland for the Interest of Christ. With the True State Thereof in All Its Periods by Shields, Alexander

Then the other princes said to Achish: What need of these Hebrews?

From The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI) by Duncker, Max

There was much common sense in the demand, and Achish could not but feel it.

From The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel by Blaikie, William Garden