KJV ORIGINAL
And the lords of the Philistines passed on by hundreds, and by thousands: but David and his men passed on in the rereward with Achish.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The Philistine commanders marched by in groups of hundreds and thousands, while David and his men marched at the back of the army with Achish.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows David in the awkward position of marching with the Philistine army as they prepare for battle against his own people, Israel.
📚 Historical Context
David was living among the Philistines as a fugitive from King Saul, and had gained the trust of Achish, a Philistine king. The Philistines were gathering their forces to fight against Israel, and Achish expected David to fight alongside them. This created a terrible dilemma for David, as he would be forced to fight against his own countrymen.
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