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)
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
MA'OCH (breast-band?), the father of Achish, king of Gath, 1 Sam 27:2; called Maachah in 1 Kgs 2:39.