God helped his people fight against the Hagrites and all who were helping them. He handed over all those enemies to his people. That’s because they cried out to him during the battle. He answered their prayers, because they trusted in him.

David’s Prayer

Then King David went into the holy tent. He sat down in front of the Lord. He said, “Lord God, who am I? My family isn’t important. So why have you brought me this far?

“My God, you have shown me that you will build me a royal house. So I can pray to you boldly.

David couldn’t go to the tent to pray to God. That’s because he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the Lord.

David’s Prayer

David praised the Lord in front of the whole community. He said, “Lord, we give you praise. You are the God of our father Israel. We give you praise for ever and ever.