OLD TESTAMENT

1 Samuel 27:2

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David arose and passed over, he and the six hundred men who were with him, to Achish the son of Maoch, king of Gath.

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Verse 2. Maoch, or Maacha. 3 Kennicott. 2:29. This king had perhaps seen David, when he counterfeited madness. But now he was convinced that, by granting him protection, he would greatly annoy Saul, and draw many brave men out of his dominions.

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