And Achish believed David, saying, He hath made his people Israel utterly to abhor him; therefore he shall be my servant for ever.
And Achish believed David, saying, 'He has made his own people Israel completely hate him; therefore he will be my servant forever.'
King Achish was convinced that David had burned his bridges with Israel so completely that David would have no choice but to remain loyal to the Philistines permanently.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, David was fleeing from King Saul and had sought refuge with the Philistines, specifically under King Achish of Gath, as part of his strategy to survive. David deceived Achish by conducting raids on Israel's enemies while making it seem like he was turning against his own people, which led Achish to trust him fully. This context reflects the tensions between the Israelites and Philistines during a time of political instability and warfare in ancient Canaan.
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