Old Testament · Major figure
Achish
The Philistine king of Gath who provided sanctuary to David while he was fleeing from King Saul.
Achish was a Philistine ruler who granted David refuge in Gath, demonstrating the complex political tensions between Israel and its neighbors. He trusted David despite his advisors' skepticism, eventually allowing him to settle in Ziklag. His interactions with David highlight the providence of God in protecting His anointed king even among his enemies.
In the text
- Verses
- 16
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- 1 Samuel 27:2
- Last appears
- 1 Kings 2:40
Where Achish appears
16 verses · 4 chaptersIn the same books
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