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About Gath
Gath was one of the five major Philistine cities and the home of Goliath, the giant warrior who defied Israel. David fled to Gath to escape Saul and pretended to be insane before King Achish. The city was eventually conquered by David. The phrase "Tell it not in Gath" comes from David's lament over Saul and Jonathan.
History of Gath
United Kingdomc. 1013 BC
David flees to Gath and pretends insanity before King Achish
1 Samuel 21:10-15
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