⁹ David knew that Saul was plotting evil against him; and he said to Abi′athar the priest, “Bring the ephod here.” ¹⁰ Then said David, “O Lord, the God of Israel, thy servant has surely heard that Saul seeks to come to Kei′lah, to destroy the city on my account. ¹¹ Will the men of Kei′lah surrender me into his hand? Will Saul come down, as thy servant has heard? O Lord, the God of Israel, I beseech thee, tell thy servant.” And the Lord said, “He will come down.”