1 Samuel 27:11

Easy To Read Version

David never brought a man or woman alive to Gath. David thought, “{If we let any person live,} that person might tell {Achish} what I really did!”

Cross References

Proverbs 12:19

If a person tells a lie, then those words are wasted quickly. But the truth will live forever.

Proverbs 29:25

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

1 Samuel 22:22

Then David told Abiathar, “I saw Doeg the Edomite at Nob that day. And I knew he would tell Saul! I am responsible for the death of your father’s family.

1 Samuel 27:10

David did this many times. Each time Achish asked David where he fought and took those things. David said, “I fought against the southern part of Judah,” or “I fought against the southern part of Jerahmeel,” or “I fought against the southern part of the Kenizzites.” [206]

1 Samuel 27:12

Achish began to trust David. Achish said to himself, “Now David’s own people hate him. The Israelites hate David very much. Now David will serve me forever.”

1 Samuel 30:2

They took the women in Ziklag as prisoners. They took all the people, both young and old. They did not kill any of the people. They only took them away.