Daily Bread Bible Study
The First Book of Samuel
Chapter 27
(Parallel Chapter - 1 Chronicles, Chapter 12)
Achish King of Gath in the Bible
Achish Gives David Ziklag
Welcome to our Christianity Oasis Daily Bread study program. This is our Achish King of Gath in the Bible study on the Achish Gives David Ziklag story and how the very interesting Achish King of Gath message affects your be-YOU-tiful Christian walk.
The First Book of Samuel
Chapter 27
(Parallel Chapter - 1 Chronicles, Chapter 12)
Achish King of Gath in the Bible Study
Achish Gives David Ziklag City
Ready for more great Daily Bread adventure? Me too! Even though Saul
didn't catch David yet, David knew that Saul wouldn't give up trying
to kill him. So David decided to escape to the land of the
Philistines so Saul would stop chasing him ... Pretty good strategy,
huh?
So, David and his 600 men went to Gath, where king Achish ruled.
David brought his men, their families, and his two wives, Ahinoam and
Abigail (Nabal's widow). Word spread to Saul that David now resided
in Gath, land of king Achish, so he stopped trying to hunt after him.
David went to king Achish and asked, "If it's okay with you, may I
have a home in some town in the country to live in instead of staying
in this royal city with you since I am only your servant? So, king
Achish gave him the town of Ziklag. David moved there and stayed
there for a year and four months. He was pretending loyalty to king
Achish so he, his wives, and his men could safely hide from Saul.
Achish King of Gath in the Bible Story
King Achish Gives David Ziklag
During David's stay at Ziklag many others aside of his 600 men joined
him. There were men from each and every tribe, even the tribe of
Benjamin (Saul's blood) and some even crossed the Jordan in the
spring season when it overflows it's banks to come to David and help
him.
Don't forget now, Israel and the Philistines were enemies. While
David was living in Philistine territory, he wasn't only busy hiding
from Saul, but why not take care of some of the Philistines at the
same time and secure the Kingdom of Israel a little bit more for when
all this business with Saul was over and done with? After all, the
Lord did anoint him to be the next King.
So, David and his men invaded the Geshurites, Gezrites, and the
Amalekites. The nations David destroyed were a threat and danger to
Israel, his home country. From ancient times, those nations had lived
in that land from Shur to Egypt. David didn't leave one person alive
and took their sheep, oxen, donkey, camels, and clothes and returned
to see king Achish of Gath.
Achish King of Gath in the Bible Lesson
Achish Gives David Ziklag Event
Achish asked, "Where did you invade today?" Now, don't forget, Achish
thinks that David is on the Philistines "side" now, since he's Saul's
enemy, but nothing could be further from the Truth.
David responded, "Against the south of Judah, and against the south
of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites." The
places he told Achish that he invaded were his own people
(Israelites).
So, Achish thought David was invading and destroying his own people.
That's why David had to kill utterly everyone there, so the truth
wouldn't get back to Achish of where he was and what he was really
doing.
David didn't leave one person alive to come back to Gath and tell
that he was really invading Philistine cities. This happened the
entire time David lived in Philistine territory.
Achish King of Gath in the Bible Summary
Achish Gives David Ziklag Continues
Achish believed David and said to himself, "He's really made his
people in Israel hate him so much, that he'll be my servant forever."
Next time we share Daily Bread, we'll see what Saul is up to ... You
won't believe it! Hurry Back!
Copyright © 2000-2023 All Rights Reserved.
New Testament Daily Bread
Excellent Christian Resources
Holy Spirit ... This is one of the most awesome gifts you will ever receive or share. Get to know the Holy Spirit.
After you finish the Achish King of Gath in the Bible study on the Achish Gives David Ziklag story, you can also check out some of the other Christian entertainment, games, music, books, mall, studies and programs within our Christian community below: