KJV ORIGINAL
David therefore did as God commanded him: and they smote the host of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gazer.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So David did exactly what God told him to do, and they defeated the Philistine army all the way from Gibeon to Gezer.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows David's complete obedience to God's instructions, which led to a decisive military victory over the Philistines.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during David's reign as king when the Philistines posed a constant military threat to Israel. The Philistines had advanced inland to Gibeon, dangerously close to Jerusalem, David's capital. God had given David specific battle instructions, and this verse records the successful outcome when David followed them precisely.
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