Bible Strands
1 Samuel 23:11
Will the citizens of Keilah surrender me into his hand? Will Saul come down, as Your servant has heard? O LORD, God of Israel, please tell Your servant.” “He will,” said the LORD.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — David addresses the LORD, God of Israel, while in Keilah seeking confirmation of Saul’s pursuit and the city’s potential betrayal.
The words — The Hebrew יַסְגִּרֻנִי (yas.gi.Ru./ni) translates literally as “will they deliver up me,” and יֵרֵד (ye.Red) means “will he come down.”
The thread — The text records David’s direct inquiry, a pattern echoed in Psalms 50:15, Jeremiah 33:3, and Matthew 7:7 where God promises to answer those who call upon Him.
Why it lands — The verse demands a reader to bring specific fears and factual reports to God before acting, rather than relying on personal judgment alone.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Will the men of Keilah deliver me up into his hand? will Saul come down, as thy servant hath heard? O Lord God of Israel, I beseech thee, tell thy servant. And the Lord said, He will come down.
Cross-references
- Psalms 50:15 Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”
- Jeremiah 33:3 Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.
- Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.