David’s prayers – 1 Samuel 23

2 So David inquired of the Lord: “Should I launch an attack against these Philistines? ” The Lord answered David, “Launch an attack against the Philistines and rescue Keilah.” Psalm 23:2

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against the Philistine forces! ” 4 Once again, David inquired of the Lord, and the Lord answered him: “Go at once to Keilah, for I will hand the Philistines over to you.” 5 1 Samuel 23:4

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9 When David learned that Saul was plotting evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod.”  10 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. 11 Will the citizens of Keilah hand me over to him? Will Saul come down as Your servant has heard? Lord God of Israel, please tell Your servant.” The Lord answered, “He will come down.” 12 Then David asked, “Will the citizens of Keilah hand me and my men over to Saul? ” “They will,” the Lord responded. 13 So David and his men, numbering about 600, left Keilah at once and moved from place to place. 1 Samuel 23:9-13

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