⁹ When David realized that Saul was planning to harm him,^[a] he told Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod.” ¹⁰ Then David said, “O Lord God of Israel, your servant has clearly heard that Saul is planning^[b] to come to Keilah to destroy the city because of me. ¹¹ Will the leaders of Keilah deliver me into his hand? Will Saul come down as your servant has heard? O Lord God of Israel, please inform your servant.”

Then the Lord said, “He will come down.”