Bible Dictionary

Maoch

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Compressed, the father of Achish, king of Gath (1 Sam. 27:2). Called also Maachah (1 Kings 2:39).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(oppression) the father of Achish king of Gath, with whom David took refuge. (1 Samuel 27:2)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

ma'-ok (ma`okh, "oppressed," "bruised"): The same as Maacah (1Ki 2:39). The father of that Achish, king of Gath, with whom David and his 600 sojourned under fear of Saul's treachery (1Sa 27:2).