15
When you hear a sound like shuffling feet in the tops of the balsams, attack; God will be two steps ahead of you, slaughtering the Philistines."
16
David did exactly as God commanded, slaughtering Philistines all the way from Gibeon to Gezer.
17
David was soon famous all over the place, far and near; and God put the fear of God into the godless nations.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.