1 Samuel 21:13
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He changed his behavior before them, and feigned himself mad in their hands, and scrabbled on the doors of the gate, and let his spittle fall down on his beard.
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Get a full Reformed explanation of this passageGath was a major Philistine city, likely in the Shephelah west of Judah, where David sought refuge but was recognized as Israel’s celebrated warrior. The Valley of Elah, nearby, was the setting of David’s victory over Goliath of Gath, making his arrival before Achish especially dangerous.
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1 Samuel 21:13 mentions Gath and Valley of Elah.
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