1 Samuel 23:2

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David asked the Lord, “Should I go and attack these Philistines?” “Go,” the Lord told David, “attack the Philistines, and save Keilah.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:1

After this, David asked the Lord, “Should I go to one of the cities of Judah?” “Go,” the Lord answered him. “Where should I go?” David asked. “To Hebron,” the Lord replied.

2 Samuel 5:19

David asked the Lord, “Should I attack the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?” The Lord answered David, “Attack! I will certainly hand the Philistines over to you.”

2 Samuel 5:23

David asked the Lord, and he answered, “Don’t attack now, but circle around behind them, and come at them in front of the balsam trees.

1 Chronicles 14:10

David asked God, “Should I attack the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?” The Lord answered him, “Attack! I will hand them over to you.”

Psalm 32:8

⌞The Lord says,⌟ “I will instruct you. I will teach you the way that you should go. I will advise you as my eyes watch over you.

Jeremiah 10:23

O Lord, I know that the way humans act is not under their control. Humans do not direct their steps as they walk.

Numbers 27:21

He will stand in front of the priest Eleazar, who will use the Urim  to make decisions in the Lord’s presence. At his command Joshua and the whole community of Israel will go into battle. And at his command they will return.”

Joshua 9:14

The men believed the evidence they were shown, but they did not ask the Lord about it.

Judges 1:1

After Joshua’s death the Israelites asked the Lord, “Who will go first to fight the Canaanites for us?”

1 Samuel 10:22

They asked the Lord again, “Has he arrived here yet?” The Lord answered, “He’s hiding among the baggage.”

1 Samuel 14:37

Then Saul asked God, “Should I attack the Philistines? Will you hand them over to Israel?” But he received no answer that day.

1 Samuel 23:3

David’s men told him, “We’re afraid of staying here in Judah. How much more ⌞afraid do you think we’ll be⌟ if we go to Keilah against the Philistine army?”

1 Samuel 23:4

David asked the Lord again, and the Lord answered him. He said, “Go to Keilah. I’m giving you the power to defeat the Philistines.”

1 Samuel 23:6

When Ahimelech’s son Abiathar fled to David at Keilah, Abiathar brought a priestly ephod  with him.

1 Samuel 30:8

Then David asked the Lord, “Should I pursue these troops? Will I catch up with them?” “Pursue them,” the Lord told him. “You will certainly catch up with them and rescue the captives.”