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1Sa 27:2 — And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men that [were] with him unto Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath.

Phrase of Scripture		Correlating Passages

David		This measure of David's, in uniting himself to the enemies of his God and people, was highly blameable; was calculated to alienate the affections of the Israelites; and led to equivocation, if not downright falsehood.
the six		1Sa 25:13; 1Sa 30:8
Achish		1Sa 21:10; 1Ki 2:40

Correlating Passages

the six

	1Sa 25:13	And David said unto his men, Gird ye on every man his sword. And they girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword: and there went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred abode by the stuff.
	1Sa 30:8	And David enquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake [them], and without fail recover [all].

Achish

	1Sa 21:10	And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.
	1Ki 2:40	And Shimei arose, and saddled his ass, and went to Gath to Achish to seek his servants: and Shimei went, and brought his servants from Gath.

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Scott, Thomas. "1 Samuel 27:2," The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. Blue Letter Bible. 1836. 9 Jul 2004. .
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