2 Samuel 5:23

New English Translation

So David asked the Lord what he should do. This time the Lord said to him, “Don’t march straight up. Instead, circle around behind them and come against them opposite the trees.

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:1

Afterward David inquired of the Lord, “Should I go up to one of the cities of Judah?” The Lord told him, “Go up.” David asked, “Where should I go?” The Lord replied, “To Hebron.”

2 Samuel 5:19

So David asked the Lord, “Should I march up against the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?” The Lord said to David, “March up, for I will indeed hand the Philistines over to you.”

1 Chronicles 14:14

So David again asked God what he should do. This time God told him, “Don’t march up after them; circle around them and come against them in front of the trees.

Joshua 8:2

Do to Ai and its king what you did to Jericho and its king, except you may plunder its goods and cattle. Set an ambush behind the city!”

Joshua 8:7

Then you rise up from your hiding place and seize the city. The Lord your God will hand it over to you.

1 Samuel 22:15

Was it just today that I began to inquire of God on his behalf? Far be it from me! The king should not accuse his servant or any of my father’s house. For your servant is not aware of all this – not in whole or in part!”

1 Samuel 23:2

So David asked the Lord, “Should I go and strike down these Philistines?” The Lord said to David, “Go, strike down the Philistines and deliver Keilah.”