And the servants of Achish said unto him, Is not this David the king of the land? did they not sing one to another of him in dances, saying, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands?
The servants of Achish said to him, 'Isn't this David, the king of the land? Didn't they sing about him to each other while dancing, saying, "Saul has killed his thousands, but David has killed his ten thousands"?'
The servants recognized David by remembering the victory songs that celebrated his military success over Saul's.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, David was fleeing from King Saul, who was jealous of David's rising fame and military successes after defeating Goliath and other enemies of Israel. When David sought refuge in Gath, a Philistine city ruled by King Achish, the servants there recognized him from a popular song that celebrated his victories, contrasting Saul's achievements with David's greater feats. This moment highlights the dangers David faced as his reputation spread beyond Israel, forcing him to use clever deception to survive.
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