1Sa 27:8 | MHM | STEP | David Smites the Amalekites This passage tells what David did while living in the land of the Philistines. He led attacks against the Amalekites and other groups that God had long ago commanded to be destroyed. David was successful in these battles and brought back supplies for his people. However, he was not completely honest with Achish, the Philistine king, about his actions. v. 8-9 : David attacked the Amalekites, Geshurites, and Gezrites, leaving none alive and taking much spoil (1 Samuel 27:8-9 ). These groups were enemies of Israel, and God had commanded their destruction long before. David was fulfilling God’s command and also providing for his men. He did not stay idle while in Philistine territory, but continued to fight the Lord ’s battles.

‏ 1 Samuel 27:8

David Smites the Amalekites

This passage tells what David did while living in the land of the Philistines. He led attacks against the Amalekites and other groups that God had long ago commanded to be destroyed. David was successful in these battles and brought back supplies for his people. However, he was not completely honest with Achish, the Philistine king, about his actions.

v. 8-9: David attacked the Amalekites, Geshurites, and Gezrites, leaving none alive and taking much spoil (1 Samuel 27:8-9 ^a). These groups were enemies of Israel, and God had commanded their destruction long before. David was fulfilling God’s command and also providing for his men. He did not stay idle while in Philistine territory, but continued to fight the Lord’s battles.