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He inflicted heavy losses on the Philistines and saved the people of Keilah. <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/23.htm">New Living Translation</a> So David and his men went to Keilah. They slaughtered the Philistines and took all their livestock and rescued the people of Keilah. <a href="/esv/1_samuel/23.htm">English Standard Version</a> And David and his men went to Keilah and fought with the Philistines and brought away their livestock and struck them with a great blow. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah. <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then David and his men went to Keilah, fought against the Philistines, and carried off their livestock, striking them with a mighty blow. So David saved the people of Keilah. <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/23.htm">King James Bible</a> So David and his men went to Keilah, and fought with the Philistines, and brought away their cattle, and smote them with a great slaughter. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/23.htm">New King James Version</a> And David and his men went to Keilah and fought with the Philistines, struck them with a mighty blow, and took away their livestock. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah. <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then David and his men went to Keilah and fought the Philistines; and he drove away their livestock and struck them with a great slaughter. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah. <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> So David and his men went to Keilah and fought with the Philistines; and he led away their livestock and struck them with a great slaughter. Thus David delivered the inhabitants of Keilah. <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So David and his men went to Keilah and fought with the Philistines; and he led away their livestock and struck them with a great slaughter. Thus David delivered the inhabitants of Keilah. <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So David and his men went to Keilah and fought with the Philistines; and he led away their livestock and struck them with a great slaughter. Thus David saved the inhabitants of Keilah. <a href="/amp/1_samuel/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So David and his men went to Keilah and fought the Philistines; he drove away their cattle and struck them with a great slaughter. So David rescued the inhabitants of Keilah. <a href="/csb/1_samuel/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then 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. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then 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. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> And David and his men went to Keilah, and fought with the Philistines, and brought away their cattle, and slew them with a great slaughter. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> David and his men went there and fiercely attacked the Philistines. They killed many of them, then led away their cattle, and rescued the people of Keilah. <a href="/erv/1_samuel/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> And David and his men went to Keilah, and fought with the Philistines, and brought away their cattle, and slew therewith a great slaughter. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> David and his men went to Keilah, fought the Philistines, drove off their livestock, and decisively defeated them. So David rescued the people who lived in Keilah. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/23.htm">Good News Translation</a> So David and his men went to Keilah and attacked the Philistines; they killed many of them and took their livestock. And so it was that David saved the town. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> David and his men went to Keilah and fought the Philistines. He carried off their livestock and defeated them decisively, and so David delivered the inhabitants of Keilah. <a href="/msb/1_samuel/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then David and his men went to Keilah, fought against the Philistines, and carried off their livestock, striking them with a mighty blow. So David saved the people of Keilah. <a href="/net/1_samuel/23.htm">NET Bible</a> So David and his men went to Keilah and fought the Philistines. He took away their cattle and thoroughly defeated them. David delivered the inhabitants of Keilah. <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> David and his men went to Keilah, and fought with the Philistines, and brought away their livestock, and killed them with a great slaughter. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> So David and his men went to Keilah, and fought with the Philistines, and brought away their cattle, and smote them with a great slaughter. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah. <a href="/web/1_samuel/23.htm">World English Bible</a> David and his men went to Keilah and fought with the Philistines, and brought away their livestock, and killed them with a great slaughter. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And David goes, and his men, to Keilah, and fights with the Philistines, and leads away their livestock, and strikes among them [with] a great striking, and David saves the inhabitants of Keilah. <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And David goeth, and his men, to Keilah, and fighteth with the Philistines, and leadeth away their cattle, and smiteth among them -- a great smiting, and David saveth the inhabitants of Keilah. <a href="/slt/1_samuel/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And David will go, and his men, to Keilah, and he will war against the rovers, and drive away their cattle, and strike against them a great blow. And David will save the inhabitants of Keilah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> David therefore, and his men, went to Ceila, and fought against the Philistines, and brought away their cattle, and made a great slaughter of them: and David saved the inhabitants of Ceila. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, David and his men went into Keilah. And they fought against the Philistines, and they took away their cattle, and they struck them with a great slaughter. And David saved the inhabitants of Keilah. <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/23.htm">New American Bible</a> So David went with his men to Keilah and fought against the Philistines. He drove off their cattle and inflicted a severe defeat on them, and freed the inhabitants of Keilah. <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So David and his men went to Keilah, fought with the Philistines, brought away their livestock, and dealt them a heavy defeat. Thus David rescued the inhabitants of Keilah.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> So David and his men went to Keilah and fought with the Philistines and brought away their cattle and smote them with a great slaughter. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And David and his men went on to Qayla, and they fought with the Philistines and they took their cattle, and he struck a great slaughter against them, and David saved the inhabitants of Qayla<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And David and his men went to Keilah, and fought with the Philistines, and brought away their cattle, and slew them with a great slaughter. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah. <a href="/sep/1_samuel/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> So David and his men with him went to Keila, and fought with the Philistines; and they fled from before him, and he carried off their cattle, and smote them with a great slaughter, and David rescued the inhabitants of Keila. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/23-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=6766" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/23.htm">David Delivers Keilah</a> …4Once again, David inquired of the LORD, and the LORD answered him: “Go at once to Keilah, for I will deliver the Philistines into your hand.” 5<a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">Then David</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: wə·ʾă·nå̄·šō (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">and his men</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·leḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">went</a> <a href="/hebrew/7084.htm" title="7084: qə·‘î·lāh (N-proper-fs) -- A city in Judah. Perhaps from qala' in the sense of inclosing; citadel; Keilah, a place in Palestine.">to Keilah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3898.htm" title="3898: way·yil·lā·ḥem (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To feed on, to consume, to battle. A primitive root; to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle.">fought</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: bap·pə·liš·tîm (Prep-b, Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">against the Philistines,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5090.htm" title="5090: way·yin·haḡ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to drive forth, i.e. Lead, carry away; reflexively, to proceed; also, to sigh.">and carried off</a> <a href="/hebrew/4735.htm" title="4735: miq·nê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Cattle. From qanah; something bought, i.e. Property, but only livestock; abstractly, acquisition.">their livestock,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: way·yaḵ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">striking</a> <a href="/hebrew/bā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">them</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: ḡə·ḏō·w·lāh (Adj-fs) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">with a mighty</a> <a href="/hebrew/4347.htm" title="4347: mak·kāh (N-fs) -- A blow, wound, slaughter. Or makkeh; from nakah; a blow; by implication, a wound; figuratively, carnage, also pestilence.">blow.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">So David</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3467.htm" title="3467: way·yō·ša‘ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To deliver. A primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. to be safe; causatively, to free or succor.">saved</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yō·šə·ḇê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/7084.htm" title="7084: qə·‘î·lāh (N-proper-fs) -- A city in Judah. Perhaps from qala' in the sense of inclosing; citadel; Keilah, a place in Palestine.">of Keilah.</a> 6(Now Abiathar son of Ahimelech had brought the ephod with him when he fled to David at Keilah.)…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/judges/6-14.htm">Judges 6:14</a> The LORD turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel from the hand of Midian. Am I not sending you?” <a href="/2_samuel/5-17.htm">2 Samuel 5:17-25</a> When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went down to the stronghold. / Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” ... <a href="/1_chronicles/14-8.htm">1 Chronicles 14:8-17</a> When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went out to face them. / Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of God, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go,” replied the LORD, “for I will deliver them into your hand.” ... <a href="/2_kings/19-35.htm">2 Kings 19:35</a> And that very night the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! <a href="/joshua/10-10.htm">Joshua 10:10-14</a> And the LORD threw them into confusion before Israel, who defeated them in a great slaughter at Gibeon, pursued them along the ascent to Beth-horon, and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah. / As they fled before Israel along the descent from Beth-horon to Azekah, the LORD cast down on them large hailstones from the sky, and more of them were killed by the hailstones than by the swords of the Israelites. / On the day that the LORD gave the Amorites over to the Israelites, Joshua spoke to the LORD in the presence of Israel: “O sun, stand still over Gibeon, O moon, over the Valley of Aijalon.” ... <a href="/judges/7-19.htm">Judges 7:19-25</a> Gideon and the hundred men with him reached the outskirts of the camp at the beginning of the middle watch, just after the changing of the guard. They blew their horns and broke the jars that were in their hands. / The three companies blew their horns and shattered their jars. Holding the torches in their left hands and the horns in their right hands, they shouted, “A sword for the LORD and for Gideon!” / Each Israelite took his position around the camp, and the entire Midianite army fled, crying out as they ran. ... <a href="/1_samuel/17-50.htm">1 Samuel 17:50-54</a> Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him. / David ran and stood over him. He grabbed the Philistine’s sword and pulled it from its sheath and killed him, and he cut off his head with the sword. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran. / Then the men of Israel and Judah charged forward with a shout and pursued the Philistines to the entrance of Gath and to the gates of Ekron. And the bodies of the Philistines were strewn along the Shaaraim road to Gath and Ekron. ... <a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">2 Samuel 8:1-14</a> Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute. / David also defeated Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah, who had marched out to restore his dominion along the Euphrates River. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/18-1.htm">1 Chronicles 18:1-13</a> Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, and they became subject to David and brought him tribute. / As far as Hamath, David also defeated King Hadadezer of Zobah, who had marched out to establish his dominion along the Euphrates River. ... <a href="/psalms/18-37.htm">Psalm 18:37-42</a> I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back until they were consumed. / I crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet. / You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me. ... <a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1-2</a> Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. / He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10-13</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. / Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. / You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing. ... <a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28</a> Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. <a href="/luke/1-68.htm">Luke 1:68-75</a> “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people. / He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, / as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past, ... <a href="/acts/12-5.htm">Acts 12:5-11</a> So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him. / On the night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, with sentries standing guard at the entrance to the prison. / Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>So David and his men went to Keilah, and fought with the Philistines, and brought away their cattle, and smote them with a great slaughter. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/17-34.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-19.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-4.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-37.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-15.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/1_samuel/5-7.htm">Heavy</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-20.htm">Inflicted</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-21.htm">Inhabitants</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-4.htm">Keilah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-4.htm">Kei'lah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-21.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-4.htm">Leadeth</a> <a href="/judges/20-48.htm">Livestock</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-4.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-2.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">Saveth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-37.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-8.htm">Slaughter</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-18.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-10.htm">Smiteth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-8.htm">Smiting</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-19.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-19.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-19.htm">Sword</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/30-2.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-9.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-6.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-7.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-10.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-25.htm">Heavy</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-14.htm">Inflicted</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-8.htm">Inhabitants</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-6.htm">Keilah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-6.htm">Kei'lah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-11.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-22.htm">Leadeth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-20.htm">Livestock</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-27.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-9.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-14.htm">Saveth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-2.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-1.htm">Slaughter</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-5.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-5.htm">Smiteth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-1.htm">Smiting</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-5.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-5.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-13.htm">Sword</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 23</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/23-1.htm">David, enquiring of the Lord by Abiathar, rescues Keilah</a> 7. <a href="/1_samuel/23-7.htm">God showing him the coming of Saul, and the treachery of the Keilites, </a> 13. <a href="/1_samuel/23-13.htm">he escapes from Keilah</a> 14. <a href="/1_samuel/23-14.htm">In Ziph Jonathan comes and comforts him</a> 19. <a href="/1_samuel/23-19.htm">The Ziphites discover him to Saul</a> 25. <a href="/1_samuel/23-25.htm">At Maon he is rescued from Saul by the invasion of the Philistines</a> 29. <a href="/1_samuel/23-29.htm">He dwells at En Gedi</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then David and his men went to Keilah David, anointed by Samuel and pursued by King Saul, leads a group of loyal followers. Keilah, a fortified city in Judah, is under threat from the Philistines. This action demonstrates David's role as a protector of Israel, foreshadowing his future kingship. The decision to aid Keilah reflects David's reliance on divine guidance, as he sought the Lord's counsel before acting.fought against the Philistines The Philistines were a constant threat to Israel during this period, often raiding and oppressing the Israelites. David's engagement with them at Keilah highlights his military prowess and leadership. This battle is part of the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Philistines, which is a recurring theme in the books of Samuel.and carried off their livestock Livestock was a valuable resource, essential for sustenance and economic stability. By seizing the Philistines' livestock, David not only weakens the enemy but also provides for his men and the people of Keilah. This act of taking spoils is common in ancient warfare and serves to reward those who fight.striking them with a mighty blow David's victory is described as decisive and powerful, emphasizing his effectiveness as a military leader. This phrase underscores the strength and skill of David and his men, suggesting divine favor in their endeavors. It also serves as a testament to David's growing reputation as a formidable warrior.So David saved the people of Keilah David's intervention results in the deliverance of Keilah from Philistine oppression. This act of salvation prefigures the role of a king as a savior and protector of his people. It also mirrors the deliverance themes found throughout the Old Testament, where God raises leaders to rescue His people. David's actions here can be seen as a type of Christ, who ultimately saves His people from spiritual enemies.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The anointed future king of Israel, known for his faithfulness to God and his leadership qualities. At this point, he is not yet king and is on the run from King Saul. 2. <a href="/topical/d/david's_men.htm">David's Men</a> A group of loyal followers who support David during his time of fleeing from Saul. They are often referred to as "David's mighty men" in other parts of Scripture. 3. <a href="/topical/k/keilah.htm">Keilah</a> A city in Judah that was under threat from the Philistines. David's intervention saved the city from destruction. 4. <a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a> A recurring enemy of Israel, known for their military strength and frequent conflicts with the Israelites. 5. <a href="/topical/l/livestock.htm">Livestock</a> The possessions of the Philistines that David and his men captured, which signifies a victory and provision for David's group.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_guidance_in_leadership.htm">God's Guidance in Leadership</a> David sought God's direction before taking action. As leaders, we should seek divine guidance in our decisions. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_adversity.htm">Courage in the Face of Adversity</a> David's willingness to confront the Philistines despite being pursued by Saul shows the importance of courage and faith in God's protection. <a href="/topical/d/deliverance_and_provision.htm">Deliverance and Provision</a> God's deliverance often comes with provision, as seen in the capture of livestock. Trust in God's provision even in challenging times. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_to_god's_people.htm">Faithfulness to God's People</a> David's actions demonstrate a commitment to protecting and serving God's people, a model for Christian service and community care. <a href="/topical/v/victory_through_obedience.htm">Victory Through Obedience</a> David's success was a result of his obedience to God's instructions, highlighting the importance of obedience in achieving spiritual victories.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 23</a> <a href="/q/did_david_or_elhanan_kill_goliath.htm">Did David or Elhanan kill Goliath?</a> <a href="/q/what's_keilah's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What is the significance of Keilah in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_14_8-17_and_2_sam_5.htm">1 Chronicles 14:8-17 - How do we reconcile any discrepancies between this account of David's battles with the Philistines and the parallel text in 2 Samuel 5?</a> <a href="/q/is_david's_foreskin_story_plausible.htm">1 Samuel 18:17-27: Is the story of David collecting Philistine foreskins historically plausible, and what does it imply about the reliability of the text?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/23-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then David דָּוִד֩ (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and his men וַאֲנָשָׁ֨יו (wa·’ă·nā·šāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person went וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk to Keilah, קְעִילָ֜ה (qə·‘î·lāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7084.htm">Strong's 7084: </a> Keilah -- a city in Judah fought וַיִּלָּ֣חֶם (way·yil·lā·ḥem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3898.htm">Strong's 3898: </a> To feed on, to consume, to battle against the Philistines, בַּפְּלִשְׁתִּ֗ים (bap·pə·liš·tîm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia and carried off וַיִּנְהַג֙ (way·yin·haḡ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5090.htm">Strong's 5090: </a> To drive forth, lead, carry away, to proceed, to sigh their livestock, מִקְנֵיהֶ֔ם (miq·nê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4735.htm">Strong's 4735: </a> Something bought, property, livestock, acquisition striking וַיַּ֥ךְ (way·yaḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> To strike them בָּהֶ֖ם (bā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> with a mighty גְדוֹלָ֑ה (ḡə·ḏō·w·lāh) Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> Great, older, insolent blow. מַכָּ֣ה (mak·kāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4347.htm">Strong's 4347: </a> A wound, carnage, pestilence So David דָּוִ֔ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse rescued וַיֹּ֣שַׁע (way·yō·ša‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3467.htm">Strong's 3467: </a> To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor the people יֹשְׁבֵ֥י (yō·šə·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry of Keilah. קְעִילָֽה׃ (qə·‘î·lāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7084.htm">Strong's 7084: </a> Keilah -- a city in Judah <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/23-5.htm">1 Samuel 23:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/23-5.htm">1 Samuel 23:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/23-5.htm">1 Samuel 23:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/23-5.htm">1 Samuel 23:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/23-5.htm">1 Samuel 23:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/23-5.htm">1 Samuel 23:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/23-5.htm">1 Samuel 23:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/23-5.htm">1 Samuel 23:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/23-5.htm">1 Samuel 23:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/23-5.htm">1 Samuel 23:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-5.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 23:5 David and his men went to Keilah (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/23-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 23:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 23:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/23-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 23:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 23:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>