David, with characteristic Near Eastern subtlety (Compare to 1 Samuel 21:2), suggests that his presence was burdensome and expensive to…

Why should thy servant dwell in the royal city with thee? —The real reason why David wished a separate residence was that…

And David said to Achish
After he had been some time with him:

if I have now found grace in your …

Unbelief is a sin that easily besets even good men, when without are fightings, and within are fears; and it is difficult to overcome them. Lord, i…