1 Samuel 27:5

New Century Version

Then David said to Achish, “If you are pleased with me, give me a place in one of the country towns where I can live. I don’t need to live in the royal city with you.”

Cross References

Genesis 46:34

This is what you should tell him: ‘We, your servants, have taken care of farm animals all our lives. Our ancestors did the same thing.’ Then the king will allow you to settle in the land of Goshen, away from the Egyptians, because they don’t like to be near shepherds.”

2 Corinthians 6:17

“Leave those people, and be separate, says the Lord. Touch nothing that is unclean, and I will accept you.”

1 Samuel 27:4

When Saul heard that David had run away to Gath, he stopped looking for him.

1 Samuel 27:6

That day Achish gave David the town of Ziklag, and Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah ever since.