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1 Chronicles 14:16 Meaning

David therefore did as God commanded him: and they smote the host of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gazer.

Context Explained

14Therefore David enquired again of God; and God said unto him, Go not up after them; turn away from them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees.

15And it shall be, when thou shalt hear a sound of going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt go out to battle: for God is gone forth before thee to smite the host of the Philistines.

16David therefore did as God commanded him: and they smote the host of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gazer.

17And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.

Key Themes

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Related Cross References

  • 1 Samuel 15:22

    This verse emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's commands.

Source: 1 Chronicles 14:16