1 Samuel 27:12

English Standard Version

12 And Achish trusted David, thinking, “He has made himself an utter stench to his people Israel; therefore he shall always be my servant.” 

New International Version

12 Achish trusted David and said to himself, ‘He has become so obnoxious to his people, the Israelites, that he will be my servant for life.’ 

New International Reader’s Version

12 Achish trusted David. He thought, ‘David’s own people, the Israelites, can’t stand him anymore. So he’ll be my servant for life.’ 

King James Version

12 And Achish believed David, saying, He hath made his people Israel utterly to abhor him; therefore he shall be my servant for ever. 

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