1 Samuel 23:1

1Sa 23:1 Then they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah, and they rob the threshingfloors.

Ver. 1. Then they told David. ] The men of Keilah in the land of Judah seek help of David their countryman; but having served themselves of him, they soon proved false hearted to him, and would have made him an ill requital. 1Sa 23:12 In trust I have found treason, said Queen Elizabeth. a

And they rob the threshingfloors. ] Vatablus hath it, Horrea, the barns. Horreum ab hauriendo, barns and threshingfloors were without the city, as Judges 6:11 , but necessary appendages to it.

a Camden.