And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to day? And David said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites.
And Achish asked, 'Where did you raid today?' And David answered, 'Against the southern part of Judah, and against the southern part of the Jerahmeelites, and against the southern part of the Kenites.'
David is lying to King Achish about where he conducted his military raids, claiming he attacked areas that would make the Philistine king think David was betraying his own people.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, David was fleeing from King Saul and had sought refuge with Achish, the Philistine king of Gath, as a way to escape ongoing threats. When Achish inquired about David's raiding activities, David lied about his targets, claiming he attacked the south of Judah and allied groups like the Jerahmeelites and Kenites, to deceive Achish and protect his own people from harm. This took place during a period of intense conflict and political maneuvering in ancient Israel.
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