1 Samuel 27:1-2 ▼

1 And David saith unto his heart, 'Now am I consumed one day by the hand of Saul; there is nothing for me better than that I diligently escape unto the land of the Philistines, and Saul hath been despairing of me -- of seeking me any more in all the border of Israel, and I have escaped out of his hand.'

2 And David riseth, and passeth over, he and six hundred men who are with him, unto Achish son of Maoch king of Gath;