1 Samuel 27:5

New American Bible - revised edition

David said to Achish: “If I meet with your approval, let me have a place to live in one of the country towns. Why should your servant live with you in the royal city?”

Cross References

Genesis 46:34

you must answer, ‘We your servants, like our ancestors, have been owners of livestock from our youth until now,’ in order that you may stay in the region of Goshen, since all shepherds are abhorrent to the Egyptians.”

2 Corinthians 6:17

Therefore, come forth from them and be separate,” says the Lord, “and touch nothing unclean; then I will receive you

1 Samuel 27:4

When Saul learned that David had fled to Gath, he no longer searched for him.

1 Samuel 27:6

That same day Achish gave him Ziklag, which has, therefore, belonged to the kings of Judah up to the present time.