1 Samuel 23:10 Meaning and Explanation
“Then said David, O LORD God of Israel, thy servant hath certainly heard that Saul seeketh to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake.”
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Read Full Chapter →David lays his report before the Lord, grieved that Keilah may be destroyed on his account.
What Does 1 Samuel 23:10 Mean?
David addresses the Lord directly and reverently as 'O LORD God of Israel.' He brings what he has heard -- that Saul intends to come and destroy Keilah -- and he feels the weight of it: the city is endangered 'for my sake.' His presence has put his rescued neighbors at risk.
Twice in this prayer David calls himself 'thy servant,' standing before God in humility rather than entitlement. He grieves that others may suffer because of him, a tender conscience in a hunted man. Before the Lord he opens the whole matter honestly, modeling a prayer that hides nothing and presumes nothing, but simply lays the trouble at God's feet.
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What does 1 Samuel 23:10 mean?
David lays his report before the Lord, grieved that Keilah may be destroyed on his account.