1 Chronicles 14:10 Meaning and Explanation
“And David enquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? And wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto him, Go up; for I will deliver them into thine hand.”
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Read Full Chapter →David asks God whether to attack, and the LORD answers with a clear promise of victory.
What Does 1 Chronicles 14:10 Mean?
Before engaging the enemy, David 'enquired of God,' seeking direction through prayer rather than acting on his own judgment. He asks two things: whether to go up, and whether God will grant the victory. The LORD answers plainly, 'Go up; for I will deliver them into thine hand.'
This is the model of a faithful heart. Though David is a seasoned warrior, he does not presume; he waits on God's word and receives it. Genuine strength bends the knee before acting. The believer is invited to bring decisions to God and to move forward on the strength of His promises, trusting that the One who guides also delivers.
1 Chronicles 14:10 in the Original Language
sha'al (שָׁאַל), 'enquired' -- to ask or seek, here a prayerful inquiry of God before acting.
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What does 1 Chronicles 14:10 mean?
David asks God whether to attack, and the LORD answers with a clear promise of victory.