1 Samuel 23:4 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then David enquired of the LORD yet again. And the LORD answered him and said, Arise, go down to Keilah; for I will deliver the Philistines into thine hand.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So David asked the LORD again for guidance. The LORD answered him and said, 'Get up and go down to Keilah, because I will give you victory over the Philistines.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is giving David clear direction and promising him victory when David seeks His guidance through prayer.

📚 Historical Context

This occurred when David was fleeing from King Saul and heard that the Philistines were attacking the town of Keilah. David had already inquired of God once about whether to help defend Keilah, but his men were afraid, so he sought confirmation from the Lord again before making this risky military decision.

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So David asked the LORD, 'Should I go and attack these Philistines?' And the LORD answered David, 'Go and attack the Philistines, and rescue Keilah.'

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