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When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed[a] king of all Israel, all the Philistines marched up to confront him.[b] When David heard about it, he marched out against[c] them. Now the Philistines had come and raided[d] the Valley of Rephaim. 10 David asked God, “Should I march up against the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?” The Lord said to him, “March up! I will hand them over to you!”

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  1. 1 Chronicles 14:8 tn Or “designated”; NCV “had been made king”; CEV “had become king.”
  2. 1 Chronicles 14:8 tn Heb “to seek David.”
  3. 1 Chronicles 14:8 tn Heb “went out before.”
  4. 1 Chronicles 14:9 tn Heb “stripped.”