A man living at the time of Israel's united kingdom, first mentioned in 1 Samuel 27:2, and father of Achish.
About Maoch
Father of Achish, the Philistine king of Gath. David sought refuge with this king in order to escape Saul’s plots to kill him (1 Sm 27:2). See Maacah, Maachah (Person) #3.
Family Relationships
- Child
- Achish
Key References
So David set out with his six hundred men and went to Achish son of Maoch, the king of Gath.
After three years, however, two of Shimei’s slaves ran away to Achish son of Maacah, king of Gath. And Shimei was told, “Look, your slaves are in Gath.”
All Scripture References (2)
1 Samuel (1)
So David set out with his six hundred men and went to Achish son of Maoch, the king of Gath.
1 Kings (1)
After three years, however, two of Shimei’s slaves ran away to Achish son of Maacah, king of Gath. And Shimei was told, “Look, your slaves are in Gath.”