David Joins the Philistines – David vs. Saul – The Brick Bible

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David said to himself, 'One of these days I’ll be destroyed by the hand of Saul. The best thing for me to do is escape to the land of the Philistines.'

1 of 7 1 Samuel 27:1

So David and his 600 men, each with their families, crossed over to King Achish in Gath.

2 of 7 1 Samuel 27:2–3

And David settled in Gath with his two wives, Ahinoam and Abigail.

3 of 7 1 Samuel 27:2–3

When Saul learned that David had fled to Gath, he no longer searched for him.

4 of 7 1 Samuel 27:4

Then David said to Achish, 'If I have your favor, please give me one of the country towns to live in. For why should your servant live in the royal city with you?'

5 of 7 1 Samuel 27:5

So Achish gave him Zilkag on that day.

6 of 7 1 Samuel 27:6

The length of time that David lived in the Philistine countryside was a year and four months.

7 of 7 1 Samuel 27:6

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