And David’s men said unto him, Behold, we be afraid here in Judah: how much more then if we come to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?
David's men said to him, 'Look, we're already afraid here in Judah. How much more scared will we be if we go to Keilah to fight against the Philistine armies?'
David's men are expressing their fear about going into battle, pointing out that if they're already scared where they are, they'll be even more terrified fighting the Philistines at Keilah.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during David's time as a fugitive from King Saul, when he and his band of followers were living in the wilderness of Judah. The Philistines were attacking the town of Keilah, and David was considering whether to help defend it. His men were already living in constant fear of being captured by Saul's forces, making the prospect of additional combat even more daunting.
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