Maoch

MAOCH ma'-ok (ma`okh, "oppressed," "bruised"):

The same as Maacah (1 Kings 2:39). The father of that Achish, king of Gath, with whom David and his 600 sojourned under fear of Saul's treachery (1 Samuel 27:2).

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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'MAOCH'".  "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia".  1915.