1 Samuel 23:7

Modern English Version

Now it was reported to Saul that David had come to Keilah. And Saul said, “God has delivered him into my hand, for he is shut in by entering a town that has gates and bars.”

Cross References

Job 20:5

that the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment?

Psalm 31:21

Blessed be the Lord, for He has shown me His marvelous lovingkindness in a fortified city.

Exodus 14:3

For Pharaoh will say of the Israelites, “They are confused in the land. The wilderness has shut them in.”

Exodus 15:9

“The enemy said, ‘I will pursue. I will overtake. I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them. I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them.’

1 Samuel 23:14

And David remained in the wilderness in strongholds, and dwelt in mountains in the Wilderness of Ziph. Saul sought him every day, but God did not give him into his hand.

1 Samuel 23:6

When Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David at Keilah, he came down with the ephod in his hand.

1 Samuel 23:8

Then Saul summoned all the people together for war, to go down to Keilah to besiege David and his men.