1 Samuel 23:2-4

GOD’S WORD Translation

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?”

⁴ David asked the Lord again, and the Lord answered him. He said, “Go to Keilah. I’m giving you the power to defeat the Philistines.”