1 Samuel 23:5

5 David and his men went to Keilah and fought the Philistines. He scattered their cattle, beat them decisively, and saved the people of Keilah.

1 Samuel 23:5 In-Context

3 But David's men said, "We live in fear of our lives right here in Judah. How can you think of going to Keilah in the thick of the Philistines?"
4 So David went back to God in prayer. God said, "Get going. Head for Keilah. I'm placing the Philistines in your hands.
5 David and his men went to Keilah and fought the Philistines. He scattered their cattle, beat them decisively, and saved the people of Keilah.
6 After Abiathar took refuge with David, he joined David in the raid on Keilah, bringing the Ephod with him.
7 Saul learned that David had gone to Keilah and thought immediately, "Good! God has handed him to me on a platter! He's in a walled city with locked gates, trapped!"
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