1 Samuel 23:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

David and his men went there and fiercely attacked the Philistines. They killed many of them, then led away their cattle, and rescued the people of Keilah.

Cross References

2 Samuel 22:40

You helped me win victories and forced my attackers to fall victim to me.

Psalm 18:38

I stuck my sword through my enemies, and they were crushed under my feet.

Psalm 38:20

and they repay evil for good because I try to do right.

1 Samuel 19:8

The next time there was a war with the Philistines, David fought hard and forced them to retreat.

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.”

1 Samuel 23:6

Meanwhile, Saul heard that David was in Keilah. “God has let me catch David,” Saul said. “David is trapped inside a walled town where the gates can be locked.” Saul decided to go there and surround the town, in order to trap David and his men. He sent messengers who told the towns and villages, “Send men to serve in Saul's army!” By this time, Abiathar had joined David in Keilah and had brought along everything he needed to get answers from God.