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David inquired of Yahweh, saying, If I pursue after this troop, shall I overtake them? He answered him, Pursue; for you shall surely overtake [them], and shall without fail recover [all].

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Acknowledge God in All Ways

Commentators point to David's inquiry as a model for believers. Even when a course of action seems obviously just, like rescuing one's family, acknowledging God and seeking His direction is vital. As Matthew Henry notes, when we acknowledge God in all our ways, we can expect Him to direct our steps, just as He did for David.

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 1 Samuel 30:7–8

19th Century

Preacher

And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech's son, I pray you, bring me here the ephod. And Abiathar brought there the ephod to David. And…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Samuel 30:8

17th Century

Pastor

And David inquired of the Lord
That is, by Abiathar, who reported his questions to the Lord in his name:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Samuel 30:7–15

17th Century

Minister

If in all our ways, even when, as in this case, there can be no doubt they are just, we acknowledge God, we may expect that He will direct our step…