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1 Samuel 21:12-14
New English Translation
1 Samuel 21:12-14
New English Translation
12 David thought about what they said[a] and was very afraid of King Achish of Gath. 13 He altered his behavior in their presence.[b] Since he was in their power,[c] he pretended to be insane, making marks on the doors of the gate and letting his saliva run down his beard.
14 Achish said to his servants, “Look at this madman! Why did you bring him to me?
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- 1 Samuel 21:12 tn Heb “placed these matters in his heart.”
- 1 Samuel 21:13 tn Heb “in their eyes.”
- 1 Samuel 21:13 tn Heb “in their hand.”
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