1 Samuel 27:3-5
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
3 David and his men lived in Gath with Achish; each one had his family, and David had his two wives, Ahinoam from Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal from Carmel.(A) 4 When Saul learned that David had fled to Gath, he no longer searched for him.
5 David said to Achish: “If I meet with your approval, let me have a place to live in one of the country towns. Why should your servant live with you in the royal city?”
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