And David dwelt with Achish at Gath, he and his men, every man with his household, even David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal’s wife.
So David lived with Achish in the city of Gath, along with all his men and their families. David brought his two wives with him: Ahinoam from Jezreel and Abigail from Carmel, who had been Nabal's wife.
This verse shows David settling down with the Philistine king Achish, bringing his entire group of followers and their families to live in enemy territory.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, David was fleeing from King Saul, who was consumed by jealousy and intent on killing him, leading David to seek refuge among the Philistines. He allied with Achish, the king of Gath, a Philistine city, as a strategic move to escape Saul's pursuit, even though this placed him among Israel's enemies. There, David settled with his men and their households, including his wives Ahinoam and Abigail, highlighting the personal risks he took during his exile.
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