1 Samuel 21:12-14

New Catholic Bible

¹² David Pretends Insanity. David took these words to heart, and he was terrified of Achish, the king of Gath. ¹³ He pretended to be out of his mind in front of them. While he was on his hands he would pound on the doors to the gate, and he would drool down his beard. ¹⁴ Achish said to his servants, “Look at the man! He is out of his mind! Why did you bring him to me?