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What does 1 Samuel 23:9 mean?

Saul heard that David was in Keilah and said, 'God has handed him over to me. He’s trapped in a town with gates and bars.' 1 Samuel 23:9 - Modern Text Bible

(Saul thinks David is cornered in Keilah and sees it as his chance to catch him.)