1 Samuel 23:2-4

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

The Lord answered David, “Yes, go attack the Philistines. Save Keilah.”

³ But David’s men said to him, “Look, our men are afraid here in Judah. Just think how afraid we will be if we go to Keilah, where the Philistine army is lined up and ready for battle.”

⁴ David again asked the Lord. And the Lord answered David, “Go down to Keilah. I will help you defeat the Philistines.”