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1 Samuel 27

1 Samuel 27:6

David and the Philistines · 1 Samuel 27:1–12
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Translations

Modern
That day Achish gave him Ziklag, and to this day it still belongs to the kings of Judah.
Traditional
Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth unto the kings of Judah unto this day.
Literal
And Achish gave to him that day Ziklag. Therefore Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah to this day.
Latin
Dedit itaque ei Achis in die illa Siceleg: propter quam causam facta est Siceleg regum Juda usque in diem hanc.

Original

Hebrew
English
That day Achish gave him Ziklag, and to this day it still belongs to the kings of Judah.

Notes

1 Samuel 27:6

  • Ziklag was about 35.4 kilometers (22 miles) southwest of Gath.

  • still belongs to the kings of Judah: This note was written after Solomon’s death in 931 BC and before the beginning of the Babylonian exile in 586 BC.

1 Samuel 27:1–12

David fled to the Philistines to get away from Saul for good. Rather than killing Saul, David chose the dangerous life of a fugitive.

Theme notes and profiles

David Saul The Philistines

Events

People

Achish: Philistine king of Gath, gave refuge to David Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Places

Ziklag: A city given to David; originally Judah's, then Simeon's

Glossary

Achish David Philistia, Philistines Samuel, Books of First and Second Ziklag

Topics

Gath: David Takes Refuge At Philistines: Kings of Achish The Philistines: David: Fled To, for Safety Ziklag: David Lives At