1 Samuel 27:2

And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men that were with him unto Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 27:2

BSB

So David set out with his six hundred men and went to Achish son of Maoch, the king of Gath.

AKJV

And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men that were with him to Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath.

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.

ERV

And David arose, and passed over, he and the six hundred men that were with him, unto Achish the son of Maoch, king of Gath.

NHEB

David arose, and passed over, he and the six hundred men who were with him, to Achish the son of Maoch, king of Gath.

SMT

And David will rise and pass over, he and six hundred men that are with him, to Achish, son of Maoch, king of Gath.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 27:2

AndDavidH1732Proper Name Masculine aroseH6965VerbandhepassedoverH5674VerbwiththesixH8337Noun hundredH3967Noun Feminine menH376Noun MasculinethatwerewithhimuntoAchishH397Proper Name MasculinethesonH1121Noun MasculineofMaochH4582Proper Name Masculine kingH4428Noun MasculineofGathH1661Proper Name Location

Commentary for 1 Samuel 27:2

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

Overview of 1 Samuel 27:2

Summary

David relocates with followers to foreign ruler

Place

Gath

Event

David flees to Philistine territory

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC