1 Samuel 23:5
“So David and his men went to Keilah, and fought with the Philistines, and brought away their cattle, and smote them with a great slaughter. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
So David and his men went to Keilah,.... Animated by a commission from God, and a promise of success by him:
and…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Brought away their cattle - The forage and spoil which the Philistines had taken, driving the country before them round…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 23:1-6
Now we find why the prophet Gad (by divine direction, no doubt) ordered David to go into the land of Judah, Sa1 22:5. It…