And 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.
And when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the mulberry trees, that's when you should go out to battle, because God has gone ahead of you to defeat the Philistine army.
God is telling David that He will give a clear sign when it's time to attack, and that He will go before David to ensure victory.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's battle instructions to King David before attacking the Philistines in the Valley of Rephaim. The Philistines were Israel's persistent enemies who controlled much of the coastal region and frequently threatened Israel's territory. David was seeking God's guidance for military strategy, which was common practice for Israelite leaders.
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