KJV ORIGINAL
And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
That same day, David got up and ran away because he was afraid of Saul, and he went to Achish, the king of Gath.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David was so afraid of King Saul that he fled to enemy territory, seeking refuge with a Philistine king.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the period when King Saul was jealously pursuing David, trying to kill him because he saw David as a threat to his throne. Gath was a Philistine city, making Achish an enemy king - showing how desperate David's situation had become that he would seek help from Israel's enemies. The Philistines were the traditional enemies of Israel, making this a very risky move for David.
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