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
This occurs during David's time of hiding from King Saul among the Philistines, Israel's enemies. David had been living in Philistine territory under Achish's protection, creating a complex situation where Israel's future king was serving their traditional foes. The phrase 'keeper of mine head' refers to a personal bodyguard or captain of the guard, a position of great trust and honor.
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