And it was told Saul that David was come to Keilah. And Saul said, God hath delivered him into mine hand; for he is shut in, by entering into a town that hath gates and bars.
Someone told Saul that David had come to Keilah. When Saul heard this, he said, 'God has handed him over to me! He's trapped himself by going into a walled city with gates and locks.'
Saul believes God has given him the perfect opportunity to capture David, who seems trapped in the fortified city of Keilah.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the period when King Saul was pursuing David, who had fled after Saul became jealous of his popularity and success. David had just rescued the city of Keilah from Philistine raiders, but now found himself potentially trapped there. Ancient walled cities like Keilah could be surrounded and besieged, making escape difficult once enemies controlled the exits.
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