Keraia
1 Samuel 23

1 Samuel 23:4

David Delivers Keilah · 1 Samuel 23:1–6
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Translations

Modern
Once again, David inquired of the LORD, and the LORD answered him: “Go at once to Keilah, for I will deliver the Philistines into your hand.”
Traditional
Then David enquired of the Lord yet again. And the Lord answered him and said, Arise, go down to Keilah; for I will deliver the Philistines into thine hand.
Literal
And David once again inquired of YHWH, and YHWH answered him and said, “Arise, go down to Keilah, for I am giving the Philistines into your hand.”
Latin
Rursum ergo David consuluit Dominum. Qui respondens, ait ei: Surge, et vade in Ceilam: ego enim tradam Philisthæos in manu tua.

Original

Hebrew
English
Once again, David inquired of the LORD, and the LORD answered him: “Go at once to Keilah, for I will deliver the Philistines into your hand.”

Notes

1 Samuel 23:4

David asked the Lord for guidance, either by praying directly or by using the ephod (a priestly garment used to seek God’s will), as described in 1 Samuel 23:6, 9; 2 Samuel 2:1; and 2 Samuel 5:23–24. God’s answers were a sign of his blessing and protection (compare 1 Samuel 28:6).

1 Samuel 23:1–29

Because Saul received reports from informants, he was able to continue pursuing David (1 Samuel 23:7,13). David also had informants, which helped him stay ahead of Saul (1 Samuel 23:1, 9, 15, 25). David’s greatest advantage was that he could seek guidance and help from God, which Saul did not have (1 Samuel 23:2, 4, 12).

Events

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Places

Keilah: A town in the Shephelah of Judah, rescued by David Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan

Glossary

David John the Baptist Keilah (Place) Philistia, Philistines Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Armies: March in Ranks: Seeking Counsel from God Before Battle David: King of Israel: Saves Keilah Keilah: One of a Group of Nine Cities in the Southern Part of Palestine Allotted to Judah: David Rescues The Philistines: David: Often Defeated During Saul's Reign