1 Samuel 27:10

“And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to day? And David said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites.”

"And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to day? And David said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites." - 1 Samuel 27:10
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What does 1 Samuel 27:10 mean?

1 Samuel 27:10 (KJV) says, "And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road today? And David said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites." This verse is part of the larger narrative of 1 Samuel, which tells the…

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Finding Refuge in Unlikely Places: Lessons from David's Journey

The story of David is one of the most compelling narratives in Scripture, filled with triumphs and trials, faith and fear, loyalty, and deception. Specifically, in 1 Samuel 27:10, we encounter a poignant moment where David finds himself in a precarious situation, seeking refuge…

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Guidance on Our Journey: A Prayer Inspired by 1 Samuel 27:10

Heavenly Father, As I come before You, my heart is filled with gratitude and reverence for Your unending grace and mercy. You, who guide our steps and illuminate our paths, I seek Your presence in my life today as I reflect on the words of David in the scripture—"And Achish…

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1 Samuel 27:10 - "And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to day? And David said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites."
1 Samuel 10:27 - "But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace."
1 Samuel 14:27
1 Samuel 10:1 Samuel anoniting Saul
1 Samuel 20:27-29
1 Samuel 20:27-30
2 Samuel 1. 17-27
1 Samuel 15:27 - "And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent."
2 Samuel 1:27 - "How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!"
1 Samuel 15:10 - "¶ Then came the word of the LORD unto Samuel, saying,"
1 Samuel 10:17 - "¶ And Samuel called the people together unto the LORD to Mizpeh;"
1 Samuel 3:10 - "And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth."
1 Samuel 3:1-10
1 Samuel 27:4 - "And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him."
1 Samuel 27:6 - "Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth unto the kings of Judah unto this day."
1 Samuel 1:27 - "For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:"
1 Samuel 27:7 - "And the time that David dwelt in the country of the Philistines was a full year and four months."
1 Samuel 8:10 - "¶ And Samuel told all the words of the LORD unto the people that asked of him a king."
1 Samuel 23:27 - "¶ But there came a messenger unto Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have invaded the land."
1 Samuel 16:10 - "Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these."
1 Samuel 10:20 - "And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was taken."
1 Samuel 1:10 - "And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore."
1 Samuel 17:27 - "And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him."
1 Samuel 27:12 - "And Achish believed David, saying, He hath made his people Israel utterly to abhor him; therefore he shall be my servant for ever."
1 Samuel 21:10-15
1 Samuel 10:15 - "And Saul's uncle said, Tell me, I pray thee, what Samuel said unto you."
"But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace." - 1 Samuel 10:27
1 Samuel 10:1 - "Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?"
1 Samuel 9:27 - "And as they were going down to the end of the city, Samuel said to Saul, Bid the servant pass on before us, (and he passed on,) but stand thou still a while, that I may shew thee the word of God."