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Achish believed David, saying, He has made his people Israel utterly to abhor him; therefore he shall be my servant forever.
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A Successful Deception
Commentators explain that Achish completely believed David's misleading report. David used ambiguous language to imply he was raiding southern Judah, leading Achish to conclude that Israel would now hate David. This successful deception convinced the Philistine king that David had no choice but to be his loyal servant forever.
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Reformed Baptist
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Presbyterian
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