Nehr · 1 Samuel 27

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 27:12, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

Achish believed David, saying, He has made his people Israel utterly to abhor him; therefore he shall be my servant forever.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Achish believed David, saying, He hath made his people Israel utterly to abhor him; therefore he shall be my servant for ever.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And Achish believeth in David, saying, 'He hath made himself utterly abhorred among his people, in Israel, and hath been to me for a servant age-during.'

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