1 Samuel 21:12

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

And Dauid layd vp these wordes in his heart, and was sore afraid of Achish the king of Gath.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

David took these words to heart and greatly feared Achish king of Gath.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And David laid up these words in his heart, and was sore afraid of Achish the king of Gath.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And David took these words to heart, fearing Achish, the king of Gath.
- Basic English Bible

And David took to heart these words, and was much afraid of Achish the king of Gath.
- Darby Bible

And David laid up these words in his heart, and was greatly afraid of Achish the king of Gath.
- Webster's Bible

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

And David layeth these words in his heart, and is exceedingly afraid of the face of Achish king of Gath,
- Youngs Literal Bible

(21:13) And David laid up these words in his heart, and was sore afraid of Achish the king of Gath.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for 1 Samuel 21:12


21:12 Was afraid - Lest either their revenge or policy should prompt them to kill him. Perhaps he was the more apprehensive, because he wore Goliath's sword, which was probably well known at Gath. He now learned by experience what he afterward taught us, #Psal 118:9|. It is better to trust in the Lord, than to put any confidence in princes.


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