Arriving in Gath, it appeared as if David was immediately recognized.1 On account of his various exploits, the men of Philistia had recognized him as a prominent leader/chieftain.2 Though they did not officially recognize him as king of Israel, they did recognize that he was someone that had all the marks of a king and was on his way to become one.3 They confronted him with his destiny.4 This acknowledgement of David as a king is ironic and underlines the fact that the divine plan was inviolably bound up with David.5
11 Les serviteurs d'Akisch lui dirent: N'est-ce pas là David, roi du pays? n'est-ce pas celui pour qui l'on chantait en dansant:Saül a frappé ses mille,Et David ses dix mille?