1 Samuel 27:1-2

Modern English Version

David With the Philistines

27 Then David said in his heart, “Now I will perish one day by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than that I should escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will despair of continually seeking me within all the territory of Israel. So will I escape out of his hand.”

² David arose and passed over with the six hundred men that were with him to Achish, the son of Maok, king of Gath.