1 Samuel 27:2 cpdv — And David rose up and went away, he and the six hundred men who were with him, to Achish, the son of Maoch, the king of…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And David rose up and went away, he and the six hundred men who were with him, to Achish, the son of Maoch, the king of Gath. "

— 1 Samuel 27:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 27 — Context

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And David said in his heart: “At some time, I will one day fall into the hands of Saul. Is it not better if I flee, and be saved in the land of the Philistines, so that Saul may despair and cease to seek me in all the parts of Israel? Therefore, I will flee away from his hands.”

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And David rose up and went away, he and the six hundred men who were with him, to Achish, the son of Maoch, the king of Gath.

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And David lived with Achish at Gath, he and his men: each man with his household, and David with his two wives, Ahinoam, the Jezreelite, and Abigail, the wife of Nabal of Carmel.

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And it was reported to Saul that David had fled to Gath. And so, he did not continue to seek him.

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And David said to Achish: “If I have found favor in your eyes, let a place be given to me in one of the cities of this region, so that I may live there. For why should your servant stay in the city of the king with you?”

1 Samuel 27:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 27:2 say?
1 Samuel 27:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And David rose up and went away, he and the six hundred men who were with him, to Achish, the son of Maoch, the king of Gath. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 27:2 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 27:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 27, verse 2.
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 27:2.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 27:2 in?
1 Samuel 27:2 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 27:2?
1 Samuel 27:2 reads (CPDV): “And David rose up and went away, he and the six hundred men who were with him, to Achish, the son of Maoch, 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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