And David said to Achish, Surely thou shalt know what thy servant can do. And Achish said to David, Therefore will I make thee keeper of mine head for ever.
David said to Achish, 'You will definitely see what your servant can accomplish.' And Achish replied to David, 'Then I will make you my personal bodyguard for life.'
David promises to serve the Philistine king Achish faithfully, and Achish responds by offering to make David his permanent bodyguard.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 1 Samuel, David was fleeing from King Saul, who was pursuing him out of jealousy and fear, and had allied himself with Achish, the Philistine king of Gath, as a way to escape. David was living a double life, pretending loyalty to Achish while secretly raiding Israel's enemies to protect his own people. This verse captures a moment of David's assurance to Achish, leading to his appointment as a trusted guardian, amid the broader narrative of Israel's conflicts with the Philistines.
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