1 Samuel 21:12-14

International Children’s Bible

¹² David paid attention to these words. And he was very much afraid of Achish king of Gath. ¹³ So he pretended to be insane in front of Achish and his servants. While he was with them, he acted like a madman. He made marks on the doors of the gate. He let spit run down his beard.

¹⁴ Achish said to his servants, “Look at the man! He’s insane! Why do you bring him to me?