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1 Samuel 21:14 Β· KJV

"Then said Achish unto his servants, Lo, ye see the man is mad: wherefore then have ye brought him to me?"

King James Version

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Passage Context

12And David laid up these words in his heart, and was sore afraid of Achish the king of Gath.
13And he changed his behaviour before them, and feigned himself mad in their hands, and scrabbled on the doors of the gate, and let his spittle fall down upon his beard.
14Then said Achish unto his servants, Lo, ye see the man is mad: wherefore then have ye brought him to me?
15Have I need of mad men, that ye have brought this fellow to play the mad man in my presence? shall this fellow come into my house?

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond when others misunderstand your intentions?

2

What does it mean for you to seek refuge in difficult times?

3

When have you felt out of place or misunderstood?

Life Application

faith

Trust in God’s plan even when others doubt you.

relationships

Communicate clearly to avoid misunderstandings with others.

People in This Verse

AchishOT

King of Gath who interacts with David during his flight from Saul. He is depicted as skeptical of David's behavior.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 21:10

Places in This Verse

Gath(Tell es-Safi today)

A significant Philistine city known for its warriors, including Goliath. It was a refuge for David during his flight from Saul.

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