2 Samuel 5:25

David followed the Lord's orders, and he slaughtered the Philistines from Geba all the way to Gezer.

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In The King James Version

And David did so, as the LORD had commanded him; and smote the Philistines from Geba until thou come to Gazer.

In Context

24Immediately you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees be ready, because this means the Lord has marched out before you to attack the Philistine camp.”

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Cross References

Joshua 10:33Then Horam, king of Gezer, came with his army to help Lachish, but Joshua and his men killed them, leaving no survivors.

Joshua 18:24Kephar-ammoni, Ophni, and Geba—twelve towns with their associated villages.

1 Chronicles 14:16So David did what God told him, striking down the Philistine army all the way from Gibeon to Gezer.

Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 5:18-25

David Defeats the Philistines. ( b. c. 1046.) 17 But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold. 18 The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. 19 And David enquired of the Lord , saying, Shall I go up to the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the Lord said unto David, Go up: for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into thine hand. 20 And… Read the whole commentary →

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