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2 Samuel 5:21-23
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
2 Samuel 5:21-23
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
21 The Philistines abandoned their idols there, and David and his men carried them away.
22 Once again the Philistines came up, and were spread out in the valley of Rephaim. 23 When David inquired of the Lord, he said, “You shall not go up; go around to their rear, and come upon them opposite the balsam trees.
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2 Samuel 5:21-23
New International Version
2 Samuel 5:21-23
New International Version
21 The Philistines abandoned their idols there, and David and his men carried them off.(A)
22 Once more the Philistines came up and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim; 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.
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