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David inquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? and will you deliver them into my hand? Yahweh said to him, Go up; for I will deliver them into your hand.
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How David Inquired of God
Commentators explain that David's inquiry wasn't just a private prayer. He formally sought God's direction through the high priest Abiathar, who used the Urim and Thummim—sacred objects used for discerning God's will. This highlights a specific, established method for seeking divine guidance in ancient Israel.
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1 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
And David inquired of God.—How? Through the high priest Abiathar, who sought Divine direction by means of the Urim and Thummim, or sacred …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 14:1).
Presbyterian
In this chapter we have an account of:
