1 Samuel 27:10 · KJV

"And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to day? And David said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁸And David and his men went up, and invaded the Geshurites, and the Gezrites, and the Amalekites: for those nations were of old the inhabitants of the land, as thou goest to Shur, even unto the land of Egypt.

⁹And David smote the land, and left neither man nor woman alive, and took away the sheep, and the oxen, and the asses, and the camels, and the apparel, and returned, and came to Achish.

¹⁰And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to day? And David said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites.

¹¹And David saved neither man nor woman alive, to bring tidings to Gath, saying, Lest they should tell on us, saying, So did David, and so will be his manner all the while he dwelleth in the country of the Philistines.

¹²And Achish believed David, saying, He hath made his people Israel utterly to abhor him; therefore he shall be my servant for ever.

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Reflection Questions

What compromises have you made to protect yourself?

How do you navigate situations where honesty is challenging?

When have you felt the need to deceive for safety?

Life Application

integrity

Consider the importance of honesty in your life. Reflect on the potential consequences of deception.

strategies

Think about how you can be strategic in your actions without compromising your values.

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

DavidBoth

The second king of Israel, known for his leadership, poetry, and a heart for God. He is a central figure in both Jewish and Christian traditions.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 16:1

Places in This Verse

Judah

The southern kingdom of Israel, significant in biblical history as the territory of King David and the location of Jerusalem.

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