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1 Samuel 23:2
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1 Samuel 23:2
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2 David asked the Lord, “Should I go and attack them?”
“Yes, go and save Keilah,” the Lord told him.
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1 Samuel 23:2
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1 Samuel 23:2
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2 he inquired(A) of the Lord, saying, “Shall I go and attack these Philistines?”
The Lord answered him, “Go, attack the Philistines and save Keilah.”
1 Samuel 23:4
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1 Samuel 23:4
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4 So David asked the Lord again, and again the Lord replied, “Go down to Keilah, for I will help you conquer the Philistines.”
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1 Samuel 23:4
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1 Samuel 23:4
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4 Once again David inquired(A) of the Lord, and the Lord answered him, “Go down to Keilah, for I am going to give the Philistines(B) into your hand.(C)”
2 Samuel 5:23
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2 Samuel 5:23
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23 And again David asked the Lord what to do. “Do not attack them straight on,” the Lord replied. “Instead, circle around behind and attack them near the poplar[a] trees.
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2 Samuel 5:23
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2 Samuel 5:23
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23 so David inquired of the Lord, and he answered, “Do not go straight up, but circle around behind them and attack them in front of the poplar trees.
2 Samuel 5:19
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2 Samuel 5:19
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19 So David asked the Lord, “Should I go out to fight the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?”
The Lord replied to David, “Yes, go ahead. I will certainly hand them over to you.”
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2 Samuel 5:19
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2 Samuel 5:19
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19 so David inquired(A) of the Lord, “Shall I go and attack the Philistines? Will you deliver them into my hands?”
The Lord answered him, “Go, for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hands.”
Jeremiah 10:23
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Jeremiah 10:23
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Jeremiah’s Prayer
23 I know, Lord, that our lives are not our own.
We are not able to plan our own course.
Jeremiah 10:23
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Jeremiah 10:23
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Jeremiah’s Prayer
23 Lord, I know that people’s lives are not their own;
it is not for them to direct their steps.(A)
1 Samuel 30:8
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1 Samuel 30:8
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8 Then David asked the Lord, “Should I chase after this band of raiders? Will I catch them?”
And the Lord told him, “Yes, go after them. You will surely recover everything that was taken from you!”
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1 Samuel 30:8
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1 Samuel 30:8
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8 and David inquired(A) of the Lord, “Shall I pursue this raiding party? Will I overtake them?”
“Pursue them,” he answered. “You will certainly overtake them and succeed(B) in the rescue.(C)”
1 Samuel 23:9-12
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1 Samuel 23:9-12
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9 But David learned of Saul’s plan and told Abiathar the priest to bring the ephod and ask the Lord what he should do. 10 Then David prayed, “O Lord, God of Israel, I have heard that Saul is planning to come and destroy Keilah because I am here. 11 Will the leaders of Keilah betray me to him?[a] And will Saul actually come as I have heard? O Lord, God of Israel, please tell me.”
And the Lord said, “He will come.”
12 Again David asked, “Will the leaders of Keilah betray me and my men to Saul?”
And the Lord replied, “Yes, they will betray you.”
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- 23:11 Some manuscripts lack the first sentence of 23:11.
1 Samuel 23:9-12
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1 Samuel 23:9-12
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9 When David learned that Saul was plotting against him, he said to Abiathar(A) the priest, “Bring the ephod.(B)” 10 David said, “Lord, God of Israel, your servant has heard definitely that Saul plans to come to Keilah and destroy the town on account of me. 11 Will the citizens of Keilah surrender me to him? Will Saul come down, as your servant has heard? Lord, God of Israel, tell your servant.”
And the Lord said, “He will.”
12 Again David asked, “Will the citizens of Keilah surrender(C) me and my men to Saul?”
And the Lord said, “They will.”
1 Samuel 23:6
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1 Samuel 23:6
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6 Now when Abiathar son of Ahimelech fled to David at Keilah, he brought the ephod with him.
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1 Samuel 23:6
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1 Samuel 23:6
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6 (Now Abiathar(A) son of Ahimelek had brought the ephod(B) down with him when he fled to David at Keilah.)
Joshua 9:14
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Joshua 9:14
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14 So the Israelites examined their food, but they did not consult the Lord.
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Joshua 9:14
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Joshua 9:14
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14 The Israelites sampled their provisions but did not inquire(A) of the Lord.
Proverbs 3:5-6
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Proverbs 3:5-6
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5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
do not depend on your own understanding.
6 Seek his will in all you do,
and he will show you which path to take.
Proverbs 3:5-6
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Proverbs 3:5-6
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Psalm 32:8
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Psalm 32:8
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8 The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.
I will advise you and watch over you.
Psalm 32:8
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Psalm 32:8
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1 Chronicles 14:10
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1 Chronicles 14:10
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10 So David asked God, “Should I go out to fight the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?”
The Lord replied, “Yes, go ahead. I will hand them over to you.”
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1 Chronicles 14:10
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1 Chronicles 14:10
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10 so David inquired of God: “Shall I go and attack the Philistines? Will you deliver them into my hands?”
The Lord answered him, “Go, I will deliver them into your hands.”
Judges 1:1
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Judges 1:1
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Judah and Simeon Conquer the Land
1 After the death of Joshua, the Israelites asked the Lord, “Which tribe should go first to attack the Canaanites?”
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Judges 1:1
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Judges 1:1
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Israel Fights the Remaining Canaanites(A)
1 After the death(B) of Joshua, the Israelites asked the Lord, “Who of us is to go up first(C) to fight against the Canaanites?(D)”
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