2 Samuel 5:23

God's Word

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.

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.”

1 Chronicles 14:14

Once more David asked God. God answered him, “Don’t go after them. Circle around, and come at them in front of the balsam trees.

Joshua 8:2

You will do the same thing to Ai and its king that you did to Jericho and its king. However, you may take its loot and livestock for yourselves. Set an ambush behind the city.”

Joshua 8:7

you come out of hiding and capture the city. The Lord your God will hand it over to you.

1 Samuel 22:15

Is this the first time I have prayed to God for him? Not at all! You shouldn’t blame me or anyone in my family for this. I knew nothing at all about this.”

1 Samuel 23:2

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