And David enquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.
David asked the LORD, 'Should I chase after this raiding party? Will I catch up to them?' And God answered him, 'Yes, go after them! You will definitely catch them and get back everything they took.'
David seeks God's guidance before pursuing enemies who had raided his camp, and God promises him complete victory and recovery of all that was stolen.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Amalekite raiders attacked and burned Ziklag while David and his men were away, taking their families and possessions captive. David's own men were so distraught they considered stoning him, making this a desperate moment when David needed divine direction. The practice of 'inquiring of the LORD' likely involved using the ephod and Urim and Thummim through the priest Abiathar.
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