2 Samuel 5:23

Easy To Read Version

David prayed to the Lord. This time the Lord told David, “Don’t go up there. Go around them to the back of their army. Attack them from the other side of the balsam trees.

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:1

Later David asked the Lord for advice. David said, “Should I take control [6] of any of the cities of Judah?”

2 Samuel 5:19

David asked the Lord, saying, “Should I go to war against the Philistines? Will you help me defeat the Philistines?”

1 Chronicles 14:14

David prayed to God again. God answered David’s prayer. God said, “David, don’t follow the Philistines up \{the hill\} when you attack. Instead, go around them and hide on the other side of the balsam trees.

Joshua 8:2

You will do to Ai and its king the same thing you did to Jericho and its king. Only this time you can take all the wealth and animals and keep it for yourselves. You will share the wealth with your people. Now, tell some of your soldiers to hide behind the city.”

Joshua 8:7

Then you should come out of your hiding place and take control of the city. The Lord your God will give you the power to win.

1 Samuel 22:15

That was not the first time I prayed to God for David. Not at all. Don’t blame me or any of my relatives. We are your servants. I know nothing about what is happening.”

1 Samuel 23:2

David asked the Lord, “Should I go and fight these Philistines?”