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.
Then David said, 'O LORD God of Israel, I have heard for certain that Saul is planning to come to Keilah to destroy the city because of me.'
David is praying to God, acknowledging that King Saul wants to attack the city of Keilah specifically to capture him, which would put innocent people in danger.
📚 Historical Context
David had just rescued the city of Keilah from Philistine raiders, but now learned that King Saul was coming to besiege the city to capture him. David was caught in a difficult situation where his presence, though he had helped the city, now put the residents at risk of Saul's wrath. This occurred during the period when Saul was pursuing David out of jealousy and fear of losing his throne.
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