1 Samuel 21:12

New American Bible - revised edition

But the servants of Achish said to him, “Is this not David, the king of the land? Is it not for him that during their dances they sing out, ‘Saul has slain his thousands, David his tens of thousands’?”

Cross References

Genesis 26:7

When the men of the place asked questions about his wife, he answered, “She is my sister.” He was afraid that, if he called her his wife, the men of the place would kill him on account of Rebekah, since she was beautiful.

Psalm 119:11

In my heart I treasure your promise, that I may not sin against you.

Psalm 34:4

Magnify the Lord with me; and let us exalt his name together.

Psalm 56:3

My foes treat me harshly all the day; yes, many are my attackers. O Most High,

Luke 2:19

And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.

Luke 2:51

He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them; and his mother kept all these things in her heart.

1 Samuel 18:7

The women played and sang: “Saul has slain his thousands, David his tens of thousands.”

1 Samuel 21:10

The priest replied: “The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the Valley of Elah, is here wrapped in a garment behind an ephod. If you wish to take it, do so; there is no sword here except that one.” “There is none like it,” David cried, “give it to me!” David a Fugitive.

1 Samuel 21:13

David took note of these remarks and became very much afraid of Achish, king of Gath.