Old Testament
Maoch
The father of Achish, king of Gath, who provided refuge to David during his flight from Saul.
Maoch is identified in 1 Samuel 27:2 as the father of Achish, the Philistine king of Gath. He is mentioned primarily to establish the lineage of the ruler who granted David sanctuary. His name also appears in 1 Kings 2:39, where the king of Gath is again identified as the son of Maakah, a variation likely referring to the same individual.
In the text
- Verses
- 2
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- 1 Samuel 27:2
- Last appears
- 1 Kings 2:39
Where Maoch appears
2 verses · 2 chaptersIn the same books
- Eli30 versesEli was a high priest and judge of Israel who mentored Samuel and oversaw the tabernacle at Shiloh.
- Achish16 versesThe Philistine king of Gath who provided sanctuary to David while he was fleeing from King Saul.
- Ahimaaz12 versesThe son of Zadok the priest who served as a loyal messenger for King David during Absalom's rebellion.
- Abner53 versesAbner was the commander of Saul's army and a key figure in the transition of power to David.
- Zeruiah23 versesThe sister of King David and mother of his three prominent military commanders: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel.
- Ner15 versesA Benjamite and the father of Abner, who served as commander of King Saul's army.
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