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David’s Victory over the Philistines. When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed as king over all of Israel, all of the Philistines went up to seek out David. David heard about it and went out to meet them. The Philistines arrived and spread themselves out in the Valley of Rephaim.

10 David inquired of God, saying, “Shall I go out against the Philistines? Will you deliver them into my hands?” The Lord answered them, “Go up, I will deliver them into your hands.”[a]

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 14:10 The Chronicler’s unabashed esteem for David comes through as he points out the wisdom of David, who always consulted the Lord before going into battle.