1 Samuel 27:7

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

The length of time that David stayed in Philistine territory amounted to a year and four months.

Cross References

1 Samuel 29:3

Then the Philistine commanders asked, ‘What are these Hebrews doing here? ’ Achish answered the Philistine commanders, ‘That is David, servant of King Saul of Israel. He has been with me a considerable period of time.  From the day he defected until today, I’ve found no fault with him.’

1 Samuel 27:8

David and his men went up and raided the Geshurites,  the Girzites,  and the Amalekites.  From ancient times they had been the inhabitants of the region as you go towards Shur  , as far as the land of Egypt.