Maoch
the name means oppressed Strong's Lexicon
Maoch (or Maacah) was the father of Achish, king of Gath, to whom David fled.
From Easton's Bible Dictionary
Compressed, the father of Achish, king of Gath (1 Sam. 27:2). Called also Maachah (1 Kings 2:39).
Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.
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Achish
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First named at 1 Samuel 27:2.
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Verses that name Maoch
- 1 Samuel 27:2 So David set out with his six hundred men and went to Achish son of Maoch, the king of Gath.
- 1 Kings 2:39 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.”