1 Samuel 21:12-14

New Century Version

¹² David paid attention to these words and was very much afraid of Achish king of Gath. ¹³ So he pretended to be crazy in front of Achish and his servants. While he was with them, he acted like a madman and clawed on the doors of the gate and let spit run down his beard.

¹⁴ Achish said to his servants, “Look at the man! He’s crazy! Why do you bring him to me?