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In those days, the Philistines gathered their armies together for warfare, to fight with Israel. Achish said to David, “Know assuredly that you will go out with me in the army, you and your men.”
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Verse 1. Israel. God made use of the ill-will of the Philistines to punish Saul, and to make way for David to the throne. Salien.—Each of the five lords brought their armies into the field, where they were united. Achis, placing the greatest confidence in David, requires his attendance. Calmet.
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