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24 And it shall be[a] that when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, then pay attention, for then Yahweh has gone out before you to strike down the army of the Philistines.” 25 So David did thus, just as Yahweh had commanded him, and he struck down the Philistines from Geba all the way[b] to Gezer.

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  1. 2 Samuel 5:24 Literally “And it shall happen”
  2. 2 Samuel 5:25 Literally “as you go up”

24 As soon as you hear the sound(A) of marching in the tops of the poplar trees, move quickly, because that will mean the Lord has gone out in front(B) of you to strike the Philistine army.” 25 So David did as the Lord commanded him, and he struck down the Philistines(C) all the way from Gibeon[a](D) to Gezer.(E)

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  1. 2 Samuel 5:25 Septuagint (see also 1 Chron. 14:16); Hebrew Geba