1 Samuel 23:1-7 (New International Version)

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David Saves Keilah

1 When David was told, "Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah¹ and are looting the threshing floors,"² 2 he inquired³ of the LORD, saying, "Shall I go and attack these Philistines?" The LORD answered him, "Go, attack the Philistines and save Keilah." 3 But David's men said to him, "Here in Judah we are afraid. How much more, then, if we go to Keilah against the Philistine forces!" 4 Once again David inquired⁴ of the LORD, and the LORD answered him, "Go down to Keilah, for I am going to give the Philistines⁵ into your hand.⁶" 5 So David and his men went to Keilah, fought the Philistines and carried off their livestock. He inflicted heavy losses on the Philistines and saved the people of Keilah. 6 (Now Abiathar⁷ son of Ahimelech had brought the ephod⁸ down with him when he fled to David at Keilah.)

Saul Pursues David

7 Saul was told that David had gone to Keilah, and he said, "God has handed him over⁹ to me, for David has imprisoned himself by entering a town with gates and bars."¹⁰

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