2 Samuel 5:19

Contemporary English Version 1995

David asked the Lord, “Should I attack the Philistines? Will you let me win?” The Lord told David, “Attack! I will let you win.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:1

Later, David asked the Lord, “Should I go back to one of the towns of Judah?” The Lord answered, “Yes.” David asked, “Which town should I go to?” “Go to Hebron,” the Lord replied.

Proverbs 3:6

Always let him lead you, and he will clear the road for you to follow.

1 Samuel 23:2

David asked the Lord, “Should I attack these Philistines?” “Yes,” the Lord answered. “Attack them and rescue Keilah.”

James 4:15

You should say, “If the Lord lets us live, we will do these things.”

1 Kings 22:6

Ahab sent for about 400 prophets and asked, “Should I attack the Syrians at Ramoth?” “Yes!” the prophets answered. “The Lord will help you defeat them.”

2 Samuel 5:23

David asked the Lord what he should do, and the Lord answered: Don't attack them from the front. Circle around behind and attack from among the balsam trees.

1 Samuel 28:6

So he asked the Lord what to do. But the Lord would not answer, either in a dream or by a priest or a prophet.

1 Samuel 23:4

David asked the Lord about it again. “Leave at once,” the Lord answered. “I will give you victory over the Philistines at Keilah.”

1 Samuel 22:15

This isn't the first time I've talked with God for David, and it's never made you angry before! Please don't accuse me or my family like this. I have no idea what's going on!”