Translations
Modern
Now in those days the Philistines gathered their forces for warfare against Israel. So Achish said to David, “You must understand that you and your men are to go out to battle with me.”
Traditional
And it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines gathered their armies together for warfare, to fight with Israel. And Achish said unto David, Know thou assuredly, that thou shalt go out with me to battle, thou and thy men.
Literal
And it came to pass in those days that the Philistines gathered together their armies for the war, to fight with Israel. And Achish said to David, “You shall surely know that with me you will go out into the camp, you and your men.”
Latin
Factum est autem in diebus illis, congregaverunt Philisthiim agmina sua, ut præpararentur ad bellum contra Israël: dixitque Achis ad David: Sciens nunc scito quoniam mecum egredieris in castris, tu et viri tui.
Original
Hebrew
English
Now in those days the Philistines gathered their forces for warfare against Israel. So Achish said to David, “You must understand that you and your men are to go out to battle with me.”
Notes
for warfare: Fights between Israel and the Philistines happened often. In exchange for providing refuge, Achish expected David’s military involvement and cooperation.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
People
Achish: Philistine king of Gath, gave refuge to David David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Places
Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan
Glossary
Philistia, Philistines Samuel (Person) Samuel, Books of First and Second Shunem
Topics
Achish: David Escapes To David: King of Israel is Refused Permission to Accompany the Philistines to Battle Against the Israelites Philistines: Kings of Achish The Philistines: Character of Warlike The Philistines: Gathered all Their Armies to Aphek Against Israel