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Therefore David inquired of Yahweh, saying, Shall I go and strike these Philistines? Yahweh said to David, Go, and strike the Philistines, and save Keilah.
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Faith Before Action
Commentators note that before rushing into battle, David paused to ask for God's direction. Despite the urgency and his own military skill, he made seeking divine will his priority. Scholars like John Gill point out that David had practical reasons to be cautious, such as a small army and no royal commission, making his inquiry an act of both faith and wisdom.
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1 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
If Gad was with David at the forest of Hareth (1 Samuel 22:5), where he inquired of the Lord for him (1 Samuel 23:2, 4), bu…
19th Century
Anglican
David inquired of the Lord. —The inquiry was not made of the priest wearing the ephod, by means of the Urim and Thummim, for, acco…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore David inquired of the Lord, saying, shall I go and smite these Philistines ?
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