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So David again inquired of God, and God answered him, "Do not pursue them directly. Circle down away from them and attack them opposite the balsam trees.
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The Philistines abandoned their idols there, and David ordered that they be burned in the fire.
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Once again the Philistines made a raid in the valley.
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So David again inquired of God, and God answered him, "Do not pursue them directly. Circle down away from them and attack them opposite the balsam trees.
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When you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, then march out to battle, for God will have marched out ahead of you to attack the camp of the Philistines."
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So David did exactly as God commanded him, and they struck down the Philistine army from Gibeon to Gezer.