CHAPTER EXPLORER
1 Samuel 23
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29 verses in KJV · 187 outgoing cross-reference links
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Opening verses of 1 Samuel 23 (KJV)
23:1 Then they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah, and they rob the threshingfloors.
23:2 Therefore David inquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And the LORD said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah.
23:3 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?
Historical / attribution context
Traditional writer attribution: Samuel
Approximate study chronology: c. 1061 BC
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H1732da.vidDavid · 29 occurrencesH7586sha.ulSaul · 23 occurrencesH1980ha.lakhto go: went · 16 occurrencesH7084qe.i.lahKeilah · 14 occurrencesH582e.noshhuman · 10 occurrencesH3068ye.ho.vahLORD · 10 occurrencesH3027yadhand · 9 occurrencesH6430pe.lish.tiPhilistine · 8 occurrencesH3381ya.radto go down · 8 occurrencesH4057mid.barmouth · 6 occurrencesH3427ya.shavto dwell · 6 occurrencesH8085sha.mato hear: hear · 5 occurrencesH5462sa.garto shut · 5 occurrencesH5046na.gadto tell · 5 occurrences
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