2 Samuel 5:19 cpdv — And David consulted the Lord, saying: “Shall I ascend to the Philistines? And will you give them into my hand?” And the…

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"And David consulted the Lord, saying: “Shall I ascend to the Philistines? And will you give them into my hand?” And the Lord said to David: “Ascend. For I will certainly give the Philistines into your hand.” "

— 2 Samuel 5:19, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 5 — Context

16

and Japhia, and Elishama, and Eliada, and Elipheleth.

17

Then the Philistines heard that they had anointed David as king over Israel. And they all ascended, so that they might seek David. And when David had heard of it, he descended to a stronghold.

18

Now the Philistines, arriving, spread themselves out in the Valley of Rephaim.

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And David consulted the Lord, saying: “Shall I ascend to the Philistines? And will you give them into my hand?” And the Lord said to David: “Ascend. For I will certainly give the Philistines into your hand.”

20

Therefore, David went to Baal-perazim. And he struck them there. And he said, “The Lord has divided my enemies before me, just as the waters are divided.” Because of this, the name of that place was called Baal-perazim.

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And in that place they left behind their graven images, which David and his men took away.

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And the Philistines continued still, so that they ascended and spread themselves out in the Valley of Rephaim.

2 Samuel 5:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 5:19 say?
2 Samuel 5:19 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And David consulted the Lord, saying: “Shall I ascend to the Philistines? And will you give them into my hand?” And the Lord said to David: “Ascend. For I will certainly give the Philistines into your hand.” ”
Where is 2 Samuel 5:19 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 5:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 5, verse 19.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 5:19.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 5:19 in?
2 Samuel 5:19 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 2 Samuel 5:19?
2 Samuel 5:19 reads (CPDV): “And David consulted the Lord, saying: “Shall I ascend to the Philistines? And will you give them into my hand?” And the Lord said to David: “Ascend. For I will certainly give the Philistines into your hand.” ” 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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