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1 Chronicles 14:15 bbe — And at the sound of footsteps in the tops of the trees, go out to the fight, for God has gone out before you to overcom…

Bible in Basic English

"And at the sound of footsteps in the tops of the trees, go out to the fight, for God has gone out before you to overcome the army of the Philistines."

— 1 Chronicles 14:15, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 14 — Context

12

And the Philistines did not take their images with them in their flight; and at David's orders they were burned with fire.

13

Then the Philistines again went out in every direction in the valley.

14

And David went for directions to God; and God said to him, You are not to go up after them; but, turning away from them, come face to face with them opposite the spice-trees.

15

And at the sound of footsteps in the tops of the trees, go out to the fight, for God has gone out before you to overcome the army of the Philistines.

16

And David did as the Lord had said; and they overcame the army of the Philistines, attacking them from Gibeon as far as Gezer.

17

And David's name was honoured in all lands; and the Lord put the fear of him on all nations.

1 Chronicles 14:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 14:15 say?
1 Chronicles 14:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And at the sound of footsteps in the tops of the trees, go out to the fight, for God has gone out before you to overcome the army of the Philistines.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 14:15 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 14:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 14, verse 15.
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 14:15.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 14:15 in?
1 Chronicles 14:15 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 14:15?
1 Chronicles 14:15 reads (BBE): “And at the sound of footsteps in the tops of the trees, go out to the fight, for God has gone out before you to overcome the army of the Philistines.” 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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