1 Samuel 27:1-3

International Standard Version

David Escapes to Philistine Territory

27 David told himself, “One of these days I’ll perish by Saul’s hand. There is nothing better for me to do than to escape to Philistine territory. Saul will give up searching for me anymore within the borders of Israel, so I’ll escape from him.” ² So David got up, and he and the 600 men who were with him went to Maoch’s son Achish, the king of Gath. ³ David stayed with Achish in Gath along with his men, each of whom was with his household. David had his two wives, Ahinoam from Jezreel and Abigail, who had been the wife of Nabal of Carmel.