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And the time that David dwelt in the country of the Philistines was a full year and four months.
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Verse 7 is found in chapter 27 of 1 Samuel. David remains in Philistine territory for a year and four months and conducts raids against various peoples while deceiving Achish about his actions. His strategy seeks to prevent Achish from discovering his true objectives. The section presents a more complex dimension of David: he is not portrayed here simply as an ideal model, but as a leader using survival tactics in a context of war and exile. The narrative tension increases because Achish begins trusting him deeply.
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Compare 1 Samuel 27:7 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Die Zeit aber, die David in der Philister Lande wohnte, ist ein Jahr und vier Monate.
Español · RVR1909 Y fue el número de los días que David habitó en la tierra de los Filisteos, cuatro meses y algunos días.
Español · NTBT David vivió en el territorio de los filisteos un año y cuatro meses.
Français · LSG Le temps que David demeura dans le pays des Philistins fut d'un an et quatre mois.
Italiano · DIO1885 Or lo spazio del tempo che Davide dimorò nelle contrade de’ Filistei, fu un anno e quattro mesi
Português · ARC E foi o número dos dias, que Davi habitou na terra dos filisteus, um ano e quatro meses.
中文 · RCUV 大衛 在 非利士 人的地，住的期間有一年四個月。
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