^{10 Ref} David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.

^{11 Ref} The servants of Achish said to him, "Isn't this David the king of the land? Didn't they sing one to another about him in dances, saying, 'Saul has slain his thousands, David his ten thousands?'"

^{12 Ref} David laid up these words in his heart, and was very afraid of Achish the king of Gath.