1 Samuel 27:3David lived with Achish at Gath, he and his men, every man with his household, even David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal's wife.
The setting
Gath, Philistine territory (modern-day Gaza Strip, Israel). ~1010 BC. David, Israel's anointed future king, lives as a refugee among Israel's enemies with 600 warriors and their families.
The emotion here: chronicling a painful irony with sadness
The original word
yashab (יָשַׁב) — to dwell, settle down, remain permanently
Why it matters
Gath was one of five major Philistine cities and likely Goliath's hometown
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Samuel 27:3
David brought his TWO wives — this shows he was planning a long stay, not a quick escape
Common misconceptionPeople think this shows David's faith failing, but he's actually protecting 600 families. Sometimes tactical retreat is wisdom, not weakness.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Samuel 27:3
Bible Genome reading
1 Samuel 27:3 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Samuel 27:3 comes from the book of 1 Samuel, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include family, community, settlement. Notable phrases: David lived with Achish; every man with his household.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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