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12 They abandoned their gods there, and David said that they should be burned with fire.

13 Now the Philistines raided the valley once more. 14 And David again inquired of God, and God answered him: “Do not go up after them, but turn around behind them and come to them in front of the balsam trees.

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12 The Philistines had abandoned their gods there, and David gave orders to burn(A) them in the fire.(B)

13 Once more the Philistines raided the valley;(C) 14 so David inquired of God again, and God answered him, “Do not go directly after them, but circle around them and attack them in front of the poplar trees.

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