1 Samuel 21:14

New American Bible - revised edition

So, he feigned insanity in front of them and acted like a madman in their custody, drumming on the doors of the gate and drooling onto his beard.

Cross References

Psalm 34:1

Of David, when he feigned madness before Abimelech, who drove him out and he went away.

Ecclesiastes 7:7

Extortion can make a fool out of the wise, and a bribe corrupts the heart.

1 Samuel 21:13

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

1 Samuel 21:15

Finally Achish said to his servants: “You see the man is mad. Why did you bring him to me?