1 Samuel 21:13

Easy To Read Version

David paid close attention to what they said. David was afraid of Achish, king of Gath.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:25

Fear is like a trap. But if you trust in the Lord, you will be safe.

Ecclesiastes 7:7

Even a wise man will forget his wisdom,\par if someone pays him enough money.\par That money destroys his understanding.\par

Isaiah 51:12

The Lord says,\par “I am the One who comforts you.\par So why should you be afraid of people?\par They are only people that live and die.\par They are only humans—\par they die the same as grass.”\par

Leviticus 13:29

“A person might get an infection on his scalp [169] or beard.

1 Samuel 17:11

Saul and the Israelite soldiers heard the things Goliath said. And they were very afraid.

1 Samuel 21:14

So David pretended to be crazy in front of Achish and his officers. While David was with them he acted like a crazy man. He spat on the doors of the gate. He let spit fall down his beard.