And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.
Ver. 10. And went to Achish,] i.e., Into his country, - any whither from Saul, that Hercules furens, that flung firebrands, - where he had little likelihood of being safe; but he hoped to live there secretly and unknown, as a sojourner; which yet could not be.