1 Samuel 27:12 - Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

And Achish believed David, saying, He has made his people Israel utterly abhor him; so he shall be my servant always.

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And Achish believed David, saying, He hath made his people Israel utterly to abhor him; therefore he shall be my servant for ever.

And Achish believed David, saying, He hath made his people Israel utterly to abhor him; therefore he shall be my servant for ever.

Achish trusted David, thinking, David has alienated himself so badly from his own people in Israel that he’ll serve me forever.

Therefore, Achish trusted David, saying: "He has worked much harm against his people Israel. And so, he will be a servant to me forever."