1 Samuel 23:1-3

GOD’S WORD Translation

David Saves the City of Keilah

23 David was asked, “Did you know that the Philistines are fighting against Keilah? They are robbing the threshing floors.” ^[a]

² David asked the Lord, “Should I go and attack these Philistines?”

“Go,” the Lord told David, “attack the Philistines, and save Keilah.”

³ David’s men told him, “We’re afraid of staying here in Judah. How much more ⌞afraid do you think we’ll be⌟ if we go to Keilah against the Philistine army?”