1 Samuel 23:1-8

1It was reported to David, “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and raiding the threshing floors.”

2So David inquired of the Lord: “Should I launch an attack against these Philistines?” The Lord answered David, “Launch an attack against the Philistines and rescue Keilah.”

3But David’s men said to him, “Look, we’re afraid here in Judah; how much more if we go to Keilah against the Philistine forces!”

4Once again, David inquired of the Lord, and the Lord answered him, “Go at once to Keilah, for I will hand the Philistines over to you.”

5Then David and his men went to Keilah, fought against the Philistines, drove their livestock away, and inflicted heavy losses on them. So David rescued the inhabitants of Keilah.

6Abiathar son of Ahimelech fled to David at Keilah, and he brought an ephod with him.

7When it was reported to Saul that David had gone to Keilah, he said, “God has handed him over to me, for he has trapped himself by entering a town with barred gates.”

8Then Saul summoned all the troops to go to war at Keilah and besiege David and his men.