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Seek God for Each Battle
Commentators like John Gill and Matthew Henry highlight that despite his recent victory, David did not assume he knew God's plan for the next battle. He inquired of the Lord again, demonstrating a crucial dependence on God's guidance for every new challenge rather than relying on past formulas for success.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 5:23
18th Century
Theologian
The mulberry trees - Rather, this refers to the Baca tree, which is found abundantly near Mecca. It is very similar to the balsam tree and p…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 5:23
19th Century
Bishop
Shall not go up. —The enemy, on the same battlefield, would have prepared for attack from the same direction as before; consequently, Davi…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Samuel 5:22–24
19th Century
Preacher
And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. And when David enquired of the LORD, he said, Thou shalt…
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John Gill
On 2 Samuel 5:23
17th Century
Pastor
And when David inquired of the Lord
For though he had success before, and got the victory, he would not engage again…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 5:17–25
17th Century
Minister
The Philistines did not consider that David had the presence of God with him, which Saul had forfeited and lost. The kingdom of the Messiah, as soo…