1 Samuel 21:12

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 21:12

BSB

Now David took these words to heart and was very much afraid of Achish the king of Gath.

AKJV

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

CPDV

Then David took these words to his heart, and he became exceedingly afraid before the face of Achish, the king of Gath.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And David will set these words in his heart, and he will be afraid greatly of the face of Achish, king of Gath.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 21:12

AndDavidH1732Proper Name MasculinelaidupH7760VerbthesewordsH1697Noun MasculineinhisheartH3824Noun MasculineandwassoreH3966 afraidH3372Verb ofH6440Noun Masculine AchishH397Proper Name MasculinethekingH4428Noun MasculineofGathH1661Proper Name Location

Commentary for 1 Samuel 21:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Samuel 21:12

Summary

Refugee becomes terrified upon learning of detection

Place

Gath

Event

David fears Achish

Estimated Time Period

c. 1010 BC