Achish (Hebrew: אָכִישׁ ʾāḵīš, Philistine: 𐤀𐤊𐤉𐤔 *ʾākayūš, [1] Akkadian: 𒄿𒅗𒌑𒋢 i-ka-ú-su) is a name used in the Hebrew Bible for two Philistine rulers of Gath. It is perhaps only a general title of royalty, applicable to the Philistine kings.

ACHISH ā’ kĭsh (אָכִ֔ישׁ, the king gives). A king of Gath to whom David went for refuge when fleeing from Saul, after he had received the bread of the presence as food for his men and the sword of Goliath from Ahimelech the priest.

Achish is a Philistine king mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the books of 1 Samuel and 1 Kings. He is most notably recognized as the ruler of Gath, one of the five principal cities of the Philistines.

Achish, a Philistine king of Gath, is a significant figure in the biblical narrative, particularly in the context of David's life. Gath was one of the five principal cities of the Philistines, and Achish is mentioned in several key episodes in the books of 1 Samuel and 1 Kings.

Why did Achish tell David he was as good as an angel in 1 Samuel 29:9? And Achish answered and said to David, "I know that thou art good in my sight, as an angel of God: not withstanding the pri...

Achish. angry, perhaps only a general title of royalty applicable to the Philistine kings. The king with whom David sought refuge when he fled from Saul ( 1 Samuel 21:10-15). He is called Abimelech in the superscription of Psalms 34.

Dec 9, 2024 · Achish, a prominent leader among the Philistines during the late 11th century BCE, played a significant role in the complex and often tumultuous relationship between Israel and the Philistine states.

Achish replied, “Is this not David, who was an officer of Saul king of Israel? He has already been with me for over a year, ( F ) and from the day he left Saul until now, I have found no fault in him.”

Achish. A'chish (Heb. Akish', אָכַישׁ, perhaps angry; Sept. Α᾿κχίς v. r. Α᾿γχοῦς), a name which, as it is found applied to two kings of Gath, was perhaps only a general title of royalty, like "Abimelech" (q.v.), another Philistine kingly name, with which, indeed, it …

Jan 14, 2025 · Achish, a Philistine king, appears primarily in the books of 1 Samuel and Psalms. He is introduced as the ruler of Gath, one of the five major Philistine cities. His interactions with David reveal his unique role in biblical history. David …