1 Samuel 27:6

Verse

That day Achish gave him Ziklag, and to this day it still belongs to the kings of Judah.

American Standard Version (1901)

Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth unto the kings of Judah unto this day.

So Achish straight away gave him Ziklag: and for that reason Ziklag has been the property of the kings of Judah to this day.

Free Bible Version

Achish gave him Ziklag right away, and the town still belongs to the kings of Judah to this day.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth unto the kings of Judah unto this day.

Translation for Translators

Achish liked what David suggested. So that day Achish gave to David Ziklag town. As a result, Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah since that time.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So that day Achish gave him Ziklag; that is why Ziklag belongs to the kings of Judah to this very day.

Noah Webster Bible

Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth to the kings of Judah to this day.

World English Bible

Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: therefore Ziklag belongs to the kings of Judah to this day.

Young's Literal Translation

And Achish giveth to him in that day Ziklag, therefore hath Ziklag been to the kings of Judah till this day.

Context

David and the Philistines

⁵Then David said to Achish, “If I have found favor in your eyes, let me be assigned a place in one of the outlying towns, so I can live there. For why should your servant live in the royal city with you?”⁶That day Achish gave him Ziklag, and to this day it still belongs to the kings of Judah.⁷And the time that David lived in Philistine territory amounted to a year and four months.

Summary

In this verse, David makes a decision to seek refuge with the Philistines due to fear of King Saul. Despite being anointed as the future king of Israel, David's faith wavers in this moment of uncertainty, leading him to align himself with Israel's enemies. This action reflects a lapse in trust in God's protection and deliverance, as David chooses a temporary solution out of fear rather than relying on God's promises. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of allowing fear to dictate our decisions, highlighting the importance of steadfast faith in God's faithfulness.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Achish gave him Ziklag - Ziklag was at first given to the tribe of Judah, but afterwards it was ceded to that of Simeon, Jos 15:31; Jos 19:5. The Philistines had, however, made themselves masters of it, and held it to the time here mentioned; it then fell into the tribe of Judah again, and continued to be the property of the kings of Judah. This verse is a proof that this book was written long after the days of Samuel, and that it was formed by a later hand, out of materials which had been collected by a contemporary author. See the preface.

1 Samuel 27:6

David and the Philistines

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Berean Standard Bible

That day Achish gave him Ziklag, and to this day it still belongs to the kings of Judah.

American Standard Version (1901)

Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth unto the kings of Judah unto this day.

Bible in Basic English

So Achish straight away gave him Ziklag: and for that reason Ziklag has been the property of the kings of Judah to this day.

Free Bible Version

Achish gave him Ziklag right away, and the town still belongs to the kings of Judah to this day.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth unto the kings of Judah unto this day.

Translation for Translators

Achish liked what David suggested. So that day Achish gave to David Ziklag town. As a result, Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah since that time.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So that day Achish gave him Ziklag; that is why Ziklag belongs to the kings of Judah to this very day.

Noah Webster Bible

Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth to the kings of Judah to this day.

World English Bible

Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: therefore Ziklag belongs to the kings of Judah to this day.

Young's Literal Translation

And Achish giveth to him in that day Ziklag, therefore hath Ziklag been to the kings of Judah till this day.

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

1 Samuel 27:6

Verse

Context

David and the Philistines

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

1 Samuel 27:6

David and the Philistines

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes