8 And Saul called up all his forces for battle, to go down to Keilah to besiege David and his men.

Other Translations of 1 Samuel 23:8

King James Version

8 And Saul called all the people together to war, to go down to Keilah, to besiege David and his men.

English Standard Version

8 And Saul summoned all the people to war, to go down to Keilah, to besiege David and his men.

The Message

8 Saul mustered his troops for battle and set out for Keilah to lay siege to David and his men.

New King James Version

8 Then Saul called all the people together for war, to go down to Keilah to besiege David and his men.

New Living Translation

8 So Saul mobilized his entire army to march to Keilah and besiege David and his men.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 23:8

Commentary on 1 Samuel 23:7-13

(Read 1 Samuel 23:7-13)

Well might David complain of his enemies, that they rewarded him evil for good, and that for his love they were his adversaries. Christ was used thus basely. David applied to his great Protector for direction. No sooner was the ephod brought him than he made use of it. We have the Scriptures in our hands, let us take advice from them in doubtful cases. Say, Bring hither the Bible. David's address to God is very solemn, also very particular. God allows us to be so in our addresses to him; Lord, direct me in this matter, about which I am now at a loss. God knows not only what will be, but what would be, if it were not hindered; therefore he knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and how to render to every man according to his works.