12
They abandoned their gods there, and at David's command they were burned.
13
Once again the Philistines made a raid in the valley.
14
When David again inquired of God, God said to him, "You shall not go up after them; go around and come on them opposite the balsam trees.
15
When you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, then go out to battle; for God has gone out before you to strike down the army of the Philistines."
16
David did as God had commanded him, and they struck down the Philistine army from Gibeon to Gezer.
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