1 Samuel 23:2-4

Contemporary English Version

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

“Yes,” the Lord answered. “Attack them and rescue Keilah.”

³ But David's men said, “Look, even here in Judah we're afraid of the Philistines. We will be terrified if we try to fight them at Keilah!”^[a]

⁴ David asked the Lord about it again. “Leave at once,” the Lord answered. “I will give you victory over the Philistines at Keilah.”