1 Samuel 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?

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 23:3

BSB
But David's men said to him, "Look, we are afraid here in Judah; how much more if we go to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?"
AKJV
And David's men said to him, Behold, we be afraid here in Judah: how much more then if we come to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?
CPDV
And the men who were with David said to him, "Behold, we continue in fear here in Judea; how much more so, if we go into Keilah against the troops of the Philistines?"
ERV
And David's men said unto him, Behold, we be afraid here in Judah: how much more then if we go to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?
NHEB
David's men said to him, "Look, we are afraid here in Judah: how much more then if we go to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?"
SMT
And David's men will say to him, Behold us here in Judah being afraid, and even more if we shall go to Keilah against the ranks of the rovers.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 23:3

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Overview of 1 Samuel 23:3
Summary
Warriors express doubt and fear
Place
Judah
Event
Soldiers express military concerns
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative