So David arose and he and the six hundred men that were with him went over to Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath — David's decisive move ('vayqōm dāwīd') to Philistine territory represents a dramatic reversal from his position as Israel's hero. The transfer of loyalty ('vayyikbōš ʾel-ʿaḵîš ben-maʿokh melekh gat') marks his alignment with Israel's traditional enemies.

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