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1 Samuel 27:12

King James Version

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

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American Standard Version

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

Christian Standard Bible

So Achish trusted David, thinking, β€œSince he has made himself repulsive to his people Israel, he will be my servant forever.”

English Standard Version

And Achish trusted David, thinking, β€œHe has made himself an utter stench to his people Israel; therefore he shall always be my servant.”

New American Standard Bible

So Achish believed David, saying, β€œHe has undoubtedly made himself repulsive among his people Israel; therefore he will become my servant forever.”

New International Version

Achish trusted David and said to himself, β€œHe has become so obnoxious to his people, the Israelites, that he will be my servant for life.”

New King James Version

So Achish believed David, saying, β€œHe has made his people Israel utterly abhor him; therefore he will be my servant forever.”

New Living Translation

Achish believed David and thought to himself, β€œBy now the people of Israel must hate him bitterly. Now he will have to stay here and serve me forever!”

World English Bible

Achish believed David, saying, β€œHe has made his people Israel utterly to abhor him. Therefore he will be my servant forever.”