Now it cameabout in thosedaysthat the Philistinesgatheredtheir armed campsfor war,to fightagainst Israel.And Achishsaidto David,"Knowassuredlythat you will goout with me in the camp,you and your men."
Now the Philistinesassembledto fightwith Israel,30000chariotsand 6,000horsemen,and peoplelike the sandwhichis on the seashorein abundance;and they cameup and campedin Michmash,eastof Beth-aven.
Now the Philistinesgatheredtheir armiesfor battle;and they were gatheredat Socohwhichbelongs to Judah,and they campedbetweenSocohand Azekah,in Ephes-dammim.
So AchishbelievedDavid,saying,"He has surelymadehimself odiousamong his peopleIsrael;therefore he will becomemy servantforever."
Now the Philistineswere fightingagainst Israel,and the menof Israelfledfrom beforethe Philistinesand fellslainon MountGilboa.
Now when the Philistinesheardthat the sonsof Israelhad gatheredto Mizpah,the lordsof the Philistineswentup againstIsrael.And when the sonsof Israelheardit, they were afraidof the Philistines.