The chapter where David asks God twice before fighting the Philistines - and receives two completely different answers. Here the whole Bible is sung, one chapter at a time.

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Lyrics

Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David With cedar trees, masons, and carpenters To build him a house

David perceived that the Lord had established him king Over Israel, for his kingdom was highly exalted For his people Israel’s sake David took more wives in Jerusalem And David became the father of more sons and daughters

These are the names of the children whom he had in Jerusalem Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet, Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet

When the Philistines heard that David was anointed king Over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David And David heard of it and went out against them Now the Philistines had come and made a raid

David enquired of God, saying Shall I go up against the Philistines Will you deliver them into my hand The Lord said to him, Go up For I will deliver them into your hand

So they came up to Baal Perazim And David defeated them there David said, God has broken my enemies by my hand Like waters breaking out Therefore they called the name of that place Baal Perazim

They left their gods there And David gave a command and they were burnt with fire The Philistines made another raid in the valley David enquired again of God

And God said to him, You shall not go up after them Turn away from them and come on them opposite the mulberry trees When you hear the sound of marching in the tops Then go out to battle For God has gone out before you

David did as God commanded him They attacked the army of the Philistines From Gibeon even to Gezer The fame of David went out into all lands The Lord brought the fear of him on all nations

David the victor The Lord’s warrior The kingdom established The victory held

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1 Chronicles 14 sung by Psalm Selah. The whole Bible, one chapter at a time.

Published 2026-05-22 · Last updated 2026-06-06
Written by Reid Wender, Editorial Director at Psalmody Press