And let it be, when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself: for then shall the LORD go out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines.
And when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the mulberry trees, then you must move quickly into action, because at that moment the LORD will go out ahead of you to defeat the Philistine army.
God is telling David to wait for His signal - the sound of marching in the treetops - before attacking, promising that He will lead the battle and give victory.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during David's reign as king when the Philistines had invaded the Valley of Rephaim near Jerusalem. David had inquired of the LORD about battle strategy, and God gave him specific instructions for a surprise attack. The Philistines were Israel's persistent enemies who controlled much of the coastal region and repeatedly threatened Israeli territory.
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