John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 23:1
Then they told David ,.... Either the men of Keilah sent to him, being near them, or some well wishers of theirs, and of their country, acquainted him with their case: saying, behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah ; had laid siege to it, being a fortified place, 1 Samuel 23:7 ; it was a city in the tribe of Judah, on the borders of the Philistines; of which See Gill on Joshua 15:44 , and they rob the threshing floors ; took away the corn upon them, which they were... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 23:1-6
Now we find why the prophet Gad (by divine direction, no doubt) ordered David to go into the land of Judah, 1 Sam. 22:5. It was that, since Saul neglected the public safety, he might take care of it, notwithstanding the ill treatment that was given him; for he must render good for evil, and therein be a type of him who not only ventured his life, but laid down his life, for those that were his enemies. I. Tidings are brought to David, as to the patron and protector of his country's liberties,... read more