2 Samuel 5:23

New Century Version

When David prayed to the Lord, he answered, “Don’t attack the Philistines from the front. Instead, go around and attack them in front of the balsam trees.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 14:14

David prayed to God again, and God answered him, saying, “Don’t attack the Philistines from the front. Instead, go around them and attack them in front of the balsam trees.

Joshua 8:7

come out from your ambush and take the city. The Lord your God will give you the power to win.

Joshua 8:2

You will do to Ai and its king what you did to Jericho and its king. Only this time you may take all the wealth and keep it for yourselves. Now tell some of your soldiers to set up an ambush behind the city.”

1 Samuel 22:15

That was not the first time I prayed to God for David. Don’t blame me or any of my relatives. I, your servant, know nothing about what is going on.”

1 Samuel 23:2

David asked the Lord, “Should I go and fight these Philistines?” The Lord answered him, “Go. Attack them, and save Keilah.”

2 Samuel 5:19

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

2 Samuel 2:1

Later, David prayed to the Lord, saying, “Should I go up to any of the cities of Judah?” The Lord said to David, “Go.” David asked, “Where should I go?” The Lord answered, “To Hebron.”