1 Samuel 23:10

New American Bible - revised edition

“Lord God of Israel,” David prayed, “your servant has heard that Saul plans to come to Keilah, to destroy the city on my account.

Cross References

Genesis 18:24

Suppose there were fifty righteous people in the city; would you really sweep away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous people within it?

Proverbs 28:15

A roaring lion or a ravenous bear is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

1 Samuel 22:19

Saul also put the priestly city of Nob to the sword, including men and women, children and infants, and oxen, donkeys and sheep. Abiathar Escapes.

1 Samuel 23:11

Will they hand me over? Will Saul come down as your servant has heard? Lord God of Israel, tell your servant.” The Lord answered: He will come down.

1 Samuel 23:8

Saul then called all the army to war, in order to go down to Keilah and besiege David and his men.

1 Samuel 23:9

When David found out that Saul was planning to harm him, he said to the priest Abiathar, “Bring the ephod here.”