KJV ORIGINAL
And David did so, as the LORD had commanded him; and smote the Philistines from Geba until thou come to Gazer.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And David did exactly what the LORD had told him to do; he defeated the Philistines from Geba all the way to Gezer.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David obeyed God's battle instructions completely and won a decisive victory over the Philistines, driving them across a wide territory.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes David's second victory over the Philistines after he became king of all Israel. The Philistines had been Israel's persistent enemies for generations, controlling much of the coastal plains and threatening Israelite territory. David's victories from Geba to Gezer represent a complete routing of Philistine forces across a significant stretch of land, establishing Israel's dominance in the region.
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