Bible Dictionary
Keilah
Keilah was a fortified city in Judah’s lowland. David rescued it from the Philistines, but later left when God revealed that its inhabitants would surrender him to Saul.
Biblical Usage
David defeated the Philistines at Keilah after inquiring of God. When God revealed that the inhabitants would surrender David to Saul, David and his men left the city. Keilah is also listed among the cities of Judah and later associated with districts ruled by leaders in Judah.
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