2 Samuel 5:24

5:24 When you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the trees, act decisively. For at that moment the Lord is going before you to strike down the army ¹  of the Philistines.”

2 Samuel 15:20

15:20 It seems like you arrived just yesterday. Today should I make you wander around by going with us? I go where I must go. But as for you, go back and take your men ²  with you. May genuine loyal love ³  protect ⁴  you!”

2 Samuel 23:10

23:10 he stood his ground ⁵  and fought the Philistines until his hand grew so tired that it ⁶  seemed stuck to his sword. The Lord gave a great victory on that day. When the army returned to him, the only thing left to do was to plunder the corpses.

[5:24]  ¹ tn Heb “camp” (so NAB).

[15:20]  ² tn Heb “brothers,” but see v. 22.

[15:20]  ³ tn Heb “loyal love and truth.” The expression is a hendiadys.

[15:20]  ⁴ tn Heb “be with.”

[23:10]  ³ tn Heb “arose.”

[23:10]  ⁴ tn Heb “his hand.”