1 Samuel 21:10-15

10That day David left. He was ⌞still⌟ fleeing from Saul when he came to King Achish of Gath.

11Achish’s officers asked, “Isn’t this David, the king of ⌞his⌟ country? He’s the one they used to sing about in the dances: ‘Saul has defeated thousands but David tens of thousands.’ ”

12When David realized what they had said, he was terrified of King Achish of Gath.

13So he changed his behavior ⌞when he was⌟ in their presence and acted insane ⌞as long as he was⌟ under their authority. He scribbled on the doors of the city gate and let his spit run down his beard.

14Achish said to his officers, “Look at him! Don’t you see ⌞that he’s⌟ insane? Why bring him to me?

15Do I have such a shortage of lunatics that you bring this man so that he can show me he is insane? Does this man have to come into my house?”