1 Samuel 23:1-3

New International Reader's Version

David Saves the People of Keilah

23 David was told, “The Philistines are fighting against the town of Keilah. They are stealing grain from the threshing floors.” ² So he asked the Lord for advice. He said, “Should I go and attack those Philistines?”

The Lord answered him, “Go and attack them. Save Keilah.”

³ But David’s men said to him, “We’re afraid here in Judah. Suppose we go to Keilah and fight against the Philistine army. Then we’ll be even more afraid.”