ESV Reformation Study Bible – 1 Sam 27:5
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1 Sam 27:5

27:5 in the royal city with you. While David’s request to be assigned to “one of the country towns” is ostensibly based on a desire not to burden the royal city, it promises him a greater freedom of action by removing him from the eyes of Achish (vv. 8–11).