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1 Samuel 23:2

1 Samuel 23:1 cpdv — And they reported to David, saying, “Behold, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah, and they are plundering the…

Catholic Public Domain Version

" And they reported to David, saying, “Behold, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah, and they are plundering the grain stores.” "

— 1 Samuel 23:1, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 23 — Context

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And they reported to David, saying, “Behold, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah, and they are plundering the grain stores.”

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Therefore, David consulted the Lord, saying, “Shall I go and strike down these Philistines?” And the Lord said to David, “Go, and you shall strike down the Philistines, and you shall save Keilah.”

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And the men who were with David said to him, “Behold, we continue in fear here in Judea; how much more so, if we go into Keilah against the troops of the Philistines?”

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Therefore, David consulted the Lord again. And responding, he said to him: “Rise up, and go into Keilah. For I will deliver the Philistines into your hand.”

1 Samuel 23:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 23:1 say?
1 Samuel 23:1 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “ And they reported to David, saying, “Behold, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah, and they are plundering the grain stores.” ”
Where is 1 Samuel 23:1 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 23:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 23, verse 1.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 23:1.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 23:1 in?
1 Samuel 23:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 23:1?
1 Samuel 23:1 reads (CPDV): “ And they reported to David, saying, “Behold, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah, and they are plundering the grain stores.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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