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What does 1 Samuel 27:12 mean?

Achish trusted David, thinking, 'He’s made himself hated by his own people in Israel, so he’ll be loyal to me forever.' 1 Samuel 27:12 - Modern Text Bible

(Achish, the Philistine king, believes David has burned his bridges with Israel and will now serve him without question.)