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◄ 1 Samuel 23:10►
New International Version
David said, “LORD, God of Israel, your servant has heard definitely that Saul plans to come to Keilah and destroy the town on account of me.

New Living Translation
Then David prayed, “O LORD, God of Israel, I have heard that Saul is planning to come and destroy Keilah because I am here.

English Standard Version
Then David said, “O LORD, the God of Israel, your servant has surely heard that Saul seeks to come to Keilah, to destroy the city on my account.

Berean Standard Bible
And David said, “O LORD, God of Israel, Your servant has heard that Saul intends to come to Keilah and destroy the city on my account.

King James Bible
Then said David, O LORD God of Israel, thy servant hath certainly heard that Saul seeketh to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake.

New King James Version
Then David said, “O LORD God of Israel, Your servant has certainly heard that Saul seeks to come to Keilah to destroy the city for my sake.

New American Standard Bible
Then David said, “LORD God of Israel, Your servant has heard for certain that Saul is seeking to come to Keilah to destroy the city on my account.

NASB 1995
Then David said, “O LORD God of Israel, Your servant has heard for certain that Saul is seeking to come to Keilah to destroy the city on my account.

NASB 1977
Then David said, “O LORD God of Israel, Thy servant has heard for certain that Saul is seeking to come to Keilah to destroy the city on my account.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then David said, “O Yahweh, the God of Israel, Your slave has heard for certain that Saul is seeking to come to Keilah to make the city a ruin on my account.

Amplified Bible
Then David said, “O LORD, the God of Israel, Your servant has heard for certain that Saul intends to come to Keilah, to destroy the city on my account.

Christian Standard Bible
Then David said, “LORD God of Israel, your servant has reliable information that Saul intends to come to Keilah and destroy the town because of me.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then David said, “ LORD God of Israel, Your servant has heard that Saul intends to come to Keilah and destroy the town because of me.

American Standard Version
Then said David, O Jehovah, the God of Israel, thy servant hath surely heard that Saul seeketh to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake.

Contemporary English Version
David prayed, "LORD God of Israel, I was told that Saul is planning to come here. What should I do? Suppose he threatens to destroy the town because of me.

English Revised Version
Then said David, O LORD, the God of Israel, thy servant hath surely heard that Saul seeketh to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then David said, "LORD God of Israel, I have actually heard that Saul is going to come to Keilah and destroy the city on account of me.

Good News Translation
Then David said, "LORD, God of Israel, I have heard that Saul is planning to come to Keilah and destroy it on account of me, your servant.

International Standard Version
David said, "LORD God of Israel. Your servant has definitely heard that Saul intends to come to Keilah to destroy the town because of me.

NET Bible
Then David said, "O LORD God of Israel, your servant has clearly heard that Saul is planning to come to Keilah to destroy the city because of me.

New Heart English Bible
Then David said, "LORD, God of Israel, your servant has surely heard that Saul seeks to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then said David, O LORD God of Israel, thy servant hath certainly heard that Saul seeketh to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
And David said, “O LORD, God of Israel, Your servant has heard that Saul intends to come to Keilah and destroy the city on my account.

World English Bible
Then David said, “O Yahweh, the God of Israel, your servant has surely heard that Saul seeks to come to Keilah to destroy the city for my sake.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And David says, “YHWH, God of Israel, Your servant has certainly heard that Saul is seeking to come to Keilah, to destroy the city on my account.

Young's Literal Translation
And David saith, 'Jehovah, God of Israel, Thy servant hath certainly heard that Saul is seeking to come in unto Keilah, to destroy the city on mine account.

Smith's Literal Translation
And David will say, Jehovah God of Israel, hearing, thy servant heard that Saul is seeking to come to Keilah to destroy the city on account of me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And David said: O Lord God of Israel, thy servant hath heard a report, that Saul designeth to come to Ceila, to destroy the city for my sake:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And David said: “O Lord God of Israel, your servant has heard a report that Saul is planning to go to Keilah, so that he may overturn the city because of me.

New American Bible
“LORD God of Israel,” David prayed, “your servant has heard that Saul plans to come to Keilah, to destroy the city on my account.

New Revised Standard Version
David said, “O LORD, the God of Israel, your servant has heard that Saul seeks to come to Keilah, to destroy the city on my account.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then David said, O LORD God of Israel, thy servant has heard for certain that Saul seeks to come to Keilah to destroy the city on my account.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And David said: “LORD JEHOVAH, God of Israel, your Servant has heard that Shaul seeks to come to Qayla to destroy the city because of me
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then said David: 'O LORD, the God of Israel, Thy servant hath surely heard that Saul seeketh to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And David said, Lord God of Israel, thy servant has indeed heard, that Saul seeks to come against Keila to destroy the city on my account.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Saul Pursues David
…9When David learned that Saul was plotting evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod.”10And Davidsaid,“O LORD,Godof Israel,Your servanthas heardthatSaulintendsto cometoKeilahand destroythe cityon my account.11Will the citizens of Keilah surrender me into his hand? Will Saul come down, as Your servant has heard? O LORD, God of Israel, please tell Your servant.” “He will,” said the LORD.…

Cross References
Psalm 31:4
You free me from the net laid out for me, for You are my refuge.

Psalm 54:1-3
For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. When the Ziphites went to Saul and said, “Is David not hiding among us?” Save me, O God, by Your name, and vindicate me by Your might! / Hear my prayer, O God; listen to the words of my mouth. / For strangers rise up against me, and ruthless men seek my life—men with no regard for God. Selah

Psalm 142:1-3
A Maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A prayer. I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift my voice to the LORD for mercy. / I pour out my complaint before Him; I reveal my trouble to Him. / Although my spirit grows faint within me, You know my way. Along the path I travel they have hidden a snare for me.

Psalm 18:6
In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears.

Psalm 34:4
I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.

Psalm 56:9
Then my enemies will retreat on the day I cry for help. By this I will know that God is on my side.

Psalm 57:1-3
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed. / I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me. / He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth.

Psalm 59:1-2
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me. / Deliver me from workers of iniquity, and save me from men of bloodshed.

Psalm 61:1-2
For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer. / From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Psalm 86:7
In the day of my distress I call on You, because You answer me.

Psalm 91:15
When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.

Psalm 116:4
Then I called on the name of the LORD: “O LORD, deliver my soul!”

Psalm 120:1
A song of ascents. In my distress I cried to the LORD, and He answered me.

Matthew 7:7-8
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

Matthew 26:39
Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”


Treasury of Scripture

Then said David, O LORD God of Israel, your servant has certainly heard that Saul seeks to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake.

destroy the city

1 Samuel 23:8
And Saul called all the people together to war, to go down to Keilah, to besiege David and his men.

1 Samuel 22:19
And Nob, the city of the priests, smote he with the edge of the sword, both men and women, children and sucklings, and oxen, and asses, and sheep, with the edge of the sword.

Genesis 18:24
Peradventure there be fifty righteous within the city: wilt thou also destroy and not spare the place for the fifty righteous thatare therein?

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1 Samuel 23
1.David, enquiring of the Lord by Abiathar, rescues Keilah
7.God showing him the coming of Saul, and the treachery of the Keilites,
13.he escapes from Keilah
14.In Ziph Jonathan comes and comforts him
19.The Ziphites discover him to Saul
25.At Maon he is rescued from Saul by the invasion of the Philistines
29.He dwells at En Gedi














And David said,
David, the anointed future king of Israel, often sought guidance from God during his trials. This reflects his dependence on divine wisdom rather than solely on his own understanding, a theme consistent throughout his life (see1 Samuel 30:8).

“O LORD, God of Israel,
David addresses God with reverence, acknowledging Him as the covenant God of Israel. This title emphasizes God's unique relationship with Israel, as seen inExodus 3:15, and highlights David's recognition of God's sovereignty and faithfulness to His people.

Your servant has heard
David refers to himself as God's servant, indicating humility and submission to God's will. This is a common self-designation for those who seek to align themselves with God's purposes, as seen in the lives of other biblical figures like Moses (Numbers 12:7) and Daniel (Daniel 6:20).

that Saul intends to come to Keilah
Saul, the current king, is pursuing David out of jealousy and fear of losing his throne. Keilah is a city in the lowlands of Judah, significant for its strategic location. This pursuit reflects the ongoing conflict between Saul and David, a central narrative in 1 Samuel.

and destroy the city on my account.
David is concerned that his presence in Keilah will bring destruction upon the city due to Saul's relentless pursuit. This reflects the broader theme of the innocent suffering due to the actions of others, a motif seen throughout scripture, such as in the story of Joseph (Genesis 39-41). David's concern for Keilah's inhabitants shows his protective and kingly qualities, foreshadowing his future role as a shepherd of Israel.

Persons / Places / Events
1.David
The anointed future king of Israel, currently fleeing from King Saul. David is a man after God's own heart, seeking divine guidance in his decisions.

2.Saul
The current king of Israel, who is pursuing David out of jealousy and fear of losing his throne. Saul's actions are driven by paranoia and a desire to maintain power.

3.Keilah
A city in Judah that David had just saved from the Philistines. It becomes a focal point of David's concern as he seeks God's guidance on whether Saul will attack it because of him.

4.The LORD, God of Israel
The covenant God of Israel, whom David seeks for guidance and protection. David's relationship with God is central to his leadership and decision-making.

5.The Philistines
A recurring enemy of Israel, whose attack on Keilah prompted David to intervene and save the city, demonstrating his role as a protector of Israel.
Teaching Points
Seeking Divine Guidance
David's inquiry of the Lord highlights the importance of seeking God's will in our decisions, especially in times of uncertainty and danger.

Trust in God's Sovereignty
Despite the threat from Saul, David trusts in God's plan and protection, reminding us to rely on God's sovereignty over our circumstances.

Courage in Leadership
David's willingness to protect Keilah despite personal risk demonstrates the courage and responsibility of godly leadership.

Intercession for Others
David's concern for Keilah shows the importance of interceding for others, even when it may bring personal risk or sacrifice.

Faith in Action
David's actions are a testament to living out one's faith through decisive and courageous actions, trusting in God's guidance and protection.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1.What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 23:10?

2.How does David's inquiry in 1 Samuel 23:10 demonstrate reliance on God's guidance?

3.What can we learn about prayer from David's approach in 1 Samuel 23:10?

4.How does David's situation in 1 Samuel 23:10 connect to Philippians 4:6-7?

5.How can we apply David's example of seeking God in our daily decisions?

6.What does David's inquiry reveal about God's role in our personal battles?

7.How does 1 Samuel 23:10 demonstrate God's guidance in times of danger?

8.What does David's inquiry in 1 Samuel 23:10 reveal about his relationship with God?

9.How does 1 Samuel 23:10 reflect the theme of divine intervention?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 23?

11.2 Kings 20:6: How does God adding fifteen years to King Hezekiah’s life fit with divine omniscience and an unchangeable plan?

12.How could the Israelites be so easily deceived by mere outward appearances (Joshua 9:4–5)?

13.How did David consult the ephod for instant divine guidance in 1 Samuel 23:9-12 when similar direct communication is uncommon elsewhere in the Old Testament?

14.Why does the 'Spirit of God' in 1 Samuel 10:10 produce such immediate prophetic activity in Saul, yet seemingly not in others?
What Does 1 Samuel 23:10 Mean
And David said

David doesn’t act on instinct; he pauses to speak. Earlier in the same chapter he “inquired of the LORD” before rescuing Keilah (1 Samuel 23:2). The pattern repeats in1 Samuel 30:7-8 and points back to his declaration inPsalm 34:4, “I sought the LORD, and He answered me”. By opening his mouth to God first, David models quick dependence and sets a contrast with Saul, who rarely prays (1 Samuel 28:6-7).

O LORD, God of Israel

David addresses the covenant name “LORD” (YHWH) and then “God of Israel,” anchoring his plea in the nation’s divine relationship (Exodus 3:15;2 Samuel 7:26). This double title reminds us:

• God’s character is personal—He is the LORD.

• God’s authority is national—He rules Israel.

The same pairing appears when leaders appeal to God’s faithfulness, such as Jehoshaphat’s prayer in2 Chronicles 20:6.

Your servant has heard

Calling himself “Your servant” reflects humility (Psalm 119:125) and signals that David’s primary allegiance is vertical, not political. He is already anointed king (1 Samuel 16:13), yet he still bows as a servant—foreshadowing the ultimate Servant-King (Isaiah 42:1). The phrase “has heard” highlights that David is responding to information, not rumor, mirroring Nehemiah’s careful reaction to bad news (Nehemiah 1:4).

that Saul intends to come to Keilah

Saul’s movement is motivated by jealousy exposed in1 Samuel 18:9 and confirmed in 23:7-8. Keilah is a walled border town the Philistines had just raided; David saved it, but now the city becomes a pawn in Saul’s chase. This verse bridges earlier rescue (v.5) with imminent trial, reflecting Jesus’ pattern of doing good only to face plots against Him (John 11:45-53).

and destroy the city on my account

David knows Saul’s cruelty—Nob’s massacre still echoes (1 Samuel 22:19). By confessing “on my account,” David shoulders responsibility for possible collateral damage, paralleling Moses’ willingness to be blotted out for Israel (Exodus 32:32) and Paul’s sorrow for his kinsmen (Romans 9:3). David’s concern is:

• Protection of innocent lives.

• God’s reputation among His people.

• Avoiding a second Nob-like tragedy.

He will soon learn through divine guidance that Keilah’s citizens would hand him over (1 Samuel 23:12), showing that only God—not human gratitude—can safeguard His servant.

summary

1 Samuel 23:10 captures David’s reflex of prayerful dependence, his covenant-rooted address to God, his humble identity as servant, his realistic grasp of Saul’s threat, and his compassion for endangered civilians. The verse invites every reader to run first to the LORD, acknowledge His authority, and seek deliverance that protects both self and others—knowing God is faithful to answer, just as He did for David.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And David
דָּוִד֒(dā·wiḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732:David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

said,
וַיֹּאמֶר֮(way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559:To utter, say

“O LORD,
יְהוָה֙(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

God
אֱלֹהֵ֣י(’ĕ·lō·hê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 430:gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

of Israel,
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל(yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478:Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

Your servant
עַבְדְּךָ֔(‘aḇ·də·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5650:Slave, servant

has heard
שָׁמֹ֤עַ(šā·mō·a‘)
Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute
Strong's 8085:To hear intelligently

that
כִּֽי־(kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunction

Saul
שָׁא֖וּל(šā·’ūl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7586:Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites

intends
מְבַקֵּ֥שׁ(mə·ḇaq·qêš)
Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 1245:To search out, to strive after

to come
לָב֣וֹא(lā·ḇō·w)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 935:To come in, come, go in, go

to
אֶל־(’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, to

Keilah
קְעִילָ֑ה(qə·‘î·lāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7084:Keilah -- a city in Judah

and destroy
לְשַׁחֵ֥ת(lə·ša·ḥêṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct
Strong's 7843:Perhaps to go to ruin

the city
לָעִ֖יר(lā·‘îr)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5892:Excitement

on my account.
בַּעֲבוּרִֽי׃(ba·‘ă·ḇū·rî)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5668:Crossed, transit, on account of, in order that


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