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1 Samuel 23

1 Samuel 23:5

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

Modern
Then David and his men went to Keilah, fought against the Philistines, and carried off their livestock, striking them with a mighty blow. So David saved the people of Keilah.
Traditional
So David and his men went to Keilah, and fought with the Philistines, and brought away their cattle, and smote them with a great slaughter. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah.
Literal
And David and his men went to Keilah, and fought with the Philistines, and he led away their livestock and struck them with a mighty blow. And David saved those dwelling in Keilah.
Latin
Abiit ergo David et viri ejus in Ceilam, et pugnavit adversum Philisthæos: et abegit jumenta eorum, et percussit eos plaga magna: et salvavit David habitatores Ceilæ.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then David and his men went to Keilah, fought against the Philistines, and carried off their livestock, striking them with a mighty blow. So David saved the people of Keilah.

Notes

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 Ingratitude: Men of Keilah Ingratitude: Men of Keilah to David Keilah: One of a Group of Nine Cities in the Southern Part of Palestine Allotted to Judah: David Rescues Sieges: Cities Invested by Frequently Helped by Allies The Philistines: David: Often Defeated During Saul's Reign