10 And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.
10 That day David fled from Saul and went to Achish king of Gath.
10 And David rose and fled that day from Saul and went to Achish the king of Gath.
10 "Oh," said David, "there's no sword like that! Give it to me!"
10 Then David arose and fled that day from before Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.
10 So David escaped from Saul and went to King Achish of Gath.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 21:10
Commentary on 1 Samuel 21:10-15
(Read 1 Samuel 21:10-15)
God's persecuted people have often found better usage from Philistines than from Israelites. David had reason to put confidence in Achish, yet he began to be afraid. His conduct was degrading, and discovered wavering in his faith and courage. The more simply we depend on God, and obey him, the more comfortably and surely we shall walk through this troublesome world.