1 Chronicles 14:14 nasb — David inquired again of God, and God said to him, "You shall not go up after them; circle around behind them and come a…

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"David inquired again of God, and God said to him, "You shall not go up after them; circle around behind them and come at them in front of the balsam trees."

— 1 Chronicles 14:14, NASB

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1 Chronicles 14 — Context

11

So they came up to Baal-perazim, and David defeated them there; and David said, "God has broken through my enemies by my hand, like the breakthrough of waters." Therefore they named that place Baal-perazim.

12

They abandoned their gods there; so David gave the order and they were burned with fire.

13

The Philistines made yet another raid in the valley.

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David inquired again of God, and God said to him, "You shall not go up after them; circle around behind them and come at them in front of the balsam trees.

15

"It shall be when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, then you shall go out to battle, for God will have gone out before you to strike the army of the Philistines."

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David did just as God had commanded him, and they struck down the army of the Philistines from Gibeon even as far as Gezer.

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Then the fame of David went out into all the lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him on all the nations.

1 Chronicles 14:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 14:14 say?
1 Chronicles 14:14 in the NASB reads: “David inquired again of God, and God said to him, "You shall not go up after them; circle around behind them and come at them in front of the balsam trees.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 14:14 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 14:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 14, verse 14.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 14:14.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 14:14 in?
1 Chronicles 14:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 14:14?
1 Chronicles 14:14 reads (NASB): “David inquired again of God, and God said to him, "You shall not go up after them; circle around behind them and come at them in front of the balsam trees.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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