⁵ So David and his men went to Keilah and fought against the Philistines. He took away their livestock and struck a heavy blow against the Philistines. David saved the inhabitants of Keilah.

⁶ (When Abiathar son of Ahimelek fled with David to Keilah, he had brought the special vest, which was in his possession.)

⁷ When Saul was told that David had gone to Keilah, he said, “God has delivered him into my hand, since David has trapped himself by entering a city that has barred gates.”