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
In 1 Samuel 30, David and his men returned to their base at Ziklag after a military campaign, only to discover it had been raided and burned by the Amalekites, who had captured their families and possessions. Overwhelmed by grief and seeking direction, David consulted the Lord through the priest Abiathar using the ephod, a sacred garment for divine inquiry. God responded with clear assurance, instructing David to pursue the raiders and promising full recovery.
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