1 Samuel 21:12

David laid up these words in his heart, and was very afraid of Achish the king of Gath.

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WEBBE

David laid up these words in his heart, and was very afraid of Achish the king of Gath.

BSB

Now David took these words to heart and was very much afraid of Achish the king of Gath.

KJV

And David laid up these words in his heart, and was sore afraid of Achish the king of Gath.

ASV

And David laid up these words in his heart, and was sore afraid of Achish the king of Gath.

BBE

And David took these words to heart, fearing Achish, the king of Gath.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 10–15

God's persecuted people have often found better usage from Philistines than from Israelites. David had reason to put confidence in Achish, yet he began to be afraid. His conduct was degrading, and discovered wavering in his faith and courage. The more simply we depend on God, and obey him, the more comfortably and surely we shall walk through this troublesome world.

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