1 Samuel 21:10 web — David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.

World English Bible

"David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath."

— 1 Samuel 21:10, World English Bible

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1 Samuel 21 — Context

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Now a certain man of the servants of Saul was there that day, detained before Yahweh; and his name was Doeg the Edomite, the best of the herdsmen who belonged to Saul.

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David said to Ahimelech, "Isn't there here under your hand spear or sword? For I have neither brought my sword nor my weapons with me, because the king's business required haste."

9

The priest said, "The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the valley of Elah, behold, it is here wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod. If you will take that, take it; for there is no other except that here." David said, "There is none like that. Give it to me."

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David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.

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The servants of Achish said to him, "Isn't this David the king of the land? Didn't they sing one to another about him in dances, saying, 'Saul has slain his thousands, David his ten thousands?'"

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David laid up these words in his heart, and was very afraid of Achish the king of Gath.

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He changed his behavior before them, and pretended to be mad in their hands, and scrabbled on the doors of the gate, and let his spittle fall down on his beard.

1 Samuel 21:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 21:10 say?
1 Samuel 21:10 in the World English Bible reads: “David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.”
Where is 1 Samuel 21:10 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 21:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 21, verse 10.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 21:10.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 21:10 in?
1 Samuel 21:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 21:10?
1 Samuel 21:10 reads (WEB): “David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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