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And David rose up and fled from the face of Saul on that day, and he came to Achish the king of Gath.

And the servants of Achish said to him, Is this not David the king of the land? Is it not of this one they sang in dances, saying, Saul killed his thousands, and David his myriads?

And David put these words in his heart, and was very much afraid of the face of Achish the king of Gath.

And he changed his behavior before their eyes, and pretended himself to be insane in their hand, and scribbled on the doors of the gate, and let his spittle fall onto his beard.

And Achish said to his servants, Behold, you see the man is showing madness. Why do you bring him to me?

Do I have need of maddened ones , that you have brought this one in to show madness beside me? Shall this one come into my house?