1 Samuel 21:14

Tree of Life Version

that he changed his demeanor before them and acted like a mad man while in their hands—scribbling on the doors of the gate and letting his saliva run down his beard.

Cross References

Psalm 34:1

Of David, when he feigned insanity before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he left.

Ecclesiastes 7:7

For extortion drives a wise man crazy, and a bribe corrupts the heart.

1 Samuel 21:13

David took these words to heart, and he became so afraid of King Achish of Gath

1 Samuel 21:15

Then Achish said to his courtiers, “Look, you can see the man is insane. Why did you bring him to me?