So Saulsummonedallthe peoplefor war,to godownto Keilahto besiegeDavidand his men.
Then to Abiatharthe priestthe kingsaid,"Goto Anathothto your own field,for you deserveto die;but I will not putyou to deathat thistime,becauseyou carriedthe arkof the LordGODbeforemy fatherDavid,and becauseyou were afflictedin everythingwith whichmy fatherwas afflicted."
Then Davidsaid,"O LORDGodof Israel,Your servanthas heardfor certainthat Saulis seekingto cometo Keilahto destroythe cityon my account.
When it was toldSaulthat Davidhad cometo Keilah,Saulsaid,"Godhas deliveredhim into my hand,for he shuthimself in by enteringa citywith double gatesand bars."
Now Davidknewthat Saulwas plottingevilagainsthim; so he saidto Abiatharthe priest,"Bringthe ephodhere."