1 Samuel 23:8-10

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

⁸ And Saul summoned all the people to war, to go down to Ke-i′lah, to besiege David and his men. 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 Ke-i′lah, to destroy the city on my account.