1 Samuel 27:12 - King James Bible with Strong Numbers

H397 And Achish H539 believed [H8686] H1732 David H559 , saying [H8800] H5971 , He hath made his people H3478 Israel H887 utterly [H8687] H887 to abhor [H8689] H5650 him; therefore he shall be my servant H5769 for ever.

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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 has made his people Israel utterly abhor him; so he shall be my servant always.

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."