1 Samuel 23:3

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

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!”

Cross References

Jeremiah 12:5

Jeremiah, if you get tired in a race against people, how can you possibly run against horses? If you fall in open fields, what will happen in the forest along the Jordan River?

Psalm 11:1

The Lord is my fortress! Don't say to me, “Escape like a bird to the mountains!”

1 Samuel 23:26

Saul was going around a hill on one side, and David and his men were on the other side, trying to get away. Saul and his soldiers were just about to capture David and his men,

1 Samuel 23:23

Find out where all his hiding places are and come back when you're sure. Then I'll go with you. If he is still in the area, or anywhere among the clans of Judah, I'll find him.

1 Samuel 23:15

One time, David was at Horesh in Ziph Desert. He was afraid because Saul had come to the area to kill him.

1 Samuel 23:2

David asked the Lord, “Should I attack these Philistines?” “Yes,” the Lord answered. “Attack them and rescue Keilah.”

1 Samuel 23:4

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