1 Samuel 23:3

New American Bible - revised edition

But David’s men said to him: “Even in Judah we have reason to fear. How much more so if we go to Keilah against the forces of the Philistines!”

Cross References

Psalm 11:1

For the leader. Of David. In the Lord I take refuge; how can you say to me, “Flee like a bird to the mountains!

Jeremiah 12:5

If running against men has wearied you, how will you race against horses? And if you are safe only on a level stretch, what will you do in the jungle of the Jordan?

1 Samuel 23:15

While David was in the wilderness of Ziph at Horesh he was afraid that Saul had come out to seek his life.

1 Samuel 23:2

So he consulted the Lord, asking, “Shall I go and attack these Philistines?” The Lord answered, Go, attack them, and free Keilah.

1 Samuel 23:23

Look around and learn in which of all the various hiding places he is holding out. Then come back to me with reliable information, and I will go with you. If he is in the region, I will track him down out of all the families of Judah.”

1 Samuel 23:26

As Saul moved along one side of the gorge, David and his men took to the other. David was anxious to escape Saul, while Saul and his men were trying to outflank David and his men in order to capture them.

1 Samuel 23:4

Again David consulted the Lord, who answered: Go down to Keilah, for I will deliver the Philistines into your power.