1 Samuel 23:2

New American Bible - revised edition

So he consulted the Lord, asking, “Shall I go and attack these Philistines?” The Lord answered, Go, attack them, and free Keilah.

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:1

After this, David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I go up into one of the cities of Judah?” The Lord replied to him: Go up. Then David asked, “Where shall I go?” He replied: To Hebron.

2 Samuel 5:19

David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I attack the Philistines, and will you deliver them into my power?” The Lord answered David: Attack, for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your power.

2 Samuel 5:23

and again David inquired of the Lord, who replied: Do not attack the front—circle behind them and come against them near the balsam trees.

1 Chronicles 14:10

David inquired of God, “Shall I attack the Philistines, and will you deliver them into my power?” The Lord answered him, “Attack, for I have delivered them into your power.”

Psalm 32:8

I will instruct you and show you the way you should walk, give you counsel with my eye upon you.

Jeremiah 10:23

I know, Lord, that no one chooses their way, Nor determines their course nor directs their own step.

Numbers 27:21

He shall present himself to Eleazar the priest, who will seek for him the decision of the Urim in the Lord’s presence; and as it directs, Joshua, all the Israelites with him, and the whole community will go out for battle; and as it directs, they will come in.

Joshua 9:14

Then the Israelite leaders partook of their provisions, without inquiring of the Lord.

Judges 1:1

After the death of Joshua the Israelites consulted the Lord, asking, “Who shall be first among us to attack the Canaanites and to do battle with them?”

1 Samuel 10:22

Again they consulted the Lord, “Is there still someone else to come forward?” The Lord answered: He is hiding among the baggage.

1 Samuel 14:37

So Saul inquired of God: “Shall I go down in pursuit of the Philistines? Will you deliver them into the hand of Israel?” But he received no answer on this occasion.

1 Samuel 23:3

But David’s men said to him: “Even in Judah we have reason to fear. How much more so if we go to Keilah against the forces of the Philistines!”

1 Samuel 23:4

Again David consulted the Lord, who answered: Go down to Keilah, for I will deliver the Philistines into your power.

1 Samuel 23:6

Abiathar, son of Ahimelech, who had fled to David, went down with David to Keilah, taking the ephod with him. Flight from Keilah.

1 Samuel 30:8

David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I pursue these raiders? Can I overtake them?” The Lord answered him: Go in pursuit, for you will certainly overtake them and bring about a rescue. Raid on the Amalekites.