1 Samuel 23:10

New Century Version

David prayed, “Lord, God of Israel, I have heard that Saul plans to come to Keilah to destroy the town because of me.

Cross References

Genesis 18:24

What if there are fifty good people in that city? Will you still destroy it? Surely you will save the city for the fifty good people living there.

Esther 3:6

He thought of himself as too important to try to kill only Mordecai. He had been told who the people of Mordecai were, so he looked for a way to destroy all of Mordecai’s people, the Jews, in all of Xerxes’ kingdom.

Proverbs 28:15

A wicked ruler is as dangerous to poor people as a roaring lion or a charging bear.

1 Samuel 22:19

He also killed the people of Nob, the city of the priests. With the sword he killed men, women, children, babies, cattle, donkeys, and sheep.

1 Samuel 23:11

Will the leaders of Keilah hand me over to Saul? Will Saul come down to Keilah, as I heard? Lord, God of Israel, tell me, your servant!” The Lord answered, “Saul will come down.”

1 Samuel 23:8

Saul called all his army together for battle, and they prepared to go down to Keilah to attack David and his men.

1 Samuel 23:9

David learned Saul was making evil plans against him. So he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the holy vest.”