1 And after the death+ of Joshua it came about that the sons of Israel proceeded to inquire+ of Jehovah, saying: “Who of us will go up first to the Caʹnaan·ites to fight against them?”

6 Although Saul would inquire of Jehovah,+ Jehovah never answered him,+ either by dreams+ or by the Uʹrim+ or by the prophets.+

8 And David began to inquire of Jehovah,+ saying: “Shall I chase after this marauder band? Shall I overtake them?” At this he said+ to him: “Go in chase, for you will without fail overtake them, and you will without fail make a deliverance.”+

19 And David began to inquire+ of Jehovah, saying: “Shall I go up against the Phi·lisʹtines? Will you give them into my hand?” At this Jehovah said to David: “Go up, for I shall without fail give the Phi·lisʹtines into your hands.”+

5 Trust in Jehovah with all your heart+ and do not lean upon your own understanding.+