1 In those days ⁱthe Philistines gathered their forces for war, to fight against Israel. And Achish said to David, “Understand that you and your men are to go out with me in the army.” 2 David said to Achish, “Very well, you shall know what your servant can do.” And Achish said to David, “Very well, I will make you my bodyguard for life.”

1 ^dNow the Philistines had gathered all their forces at ^eAphek. And the Israelites were encamped by ^fthe spring that is in ^gJezreel. 2 As ^hthe lords of the Philistines were passing on by hundreds and by thousands, and David and his men were passing on in the rear ⁱwith Achish,