8 occurrences

'War' in the Bible

The war between the house of Saul and the house of David was long and drawn out, with David growing stronger and the house of Saul becoming weaker.

Verse ConceptsDavid, Reign OfHousesWarfare, Examples OfWarfare, Nature OfWeakness, PhysicalStrong IndividualsWithout StrengthCivil WarWarBattle

During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner kept acquiring more power in the house of Saul.

Verse ConceptsGreat IndividualsCivil War

Then David inquired of the Lord: “Should I go to war against the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?”The Lord replied to David, “Go, for I will certainly hand the Philistines over to you.”

Verse Conceptsenquiring of GodDivine DirectionThe Nations AttackedTo Be Given Into One's HandsDirection

In the spring when kings march out to war, David sent Joab with his officers and all Israel. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah, but David remained in Jerusalem.

Verse ConceptsJerusalem, History OfSpringSiegesNature Of KingsReady For WarThe Nations Attackedspringtime

When Uriah came to him, David asked how Joab and the troops were doing and how the war was going.

The Philistines again waged war against Israel. David went down with his soldiers, and they fought the Philistines, but David became exhausted.

Verse Conceptsenemies, of Israel and JudahTirednessTired In ActivityFighting EnemiesstruggleWarBattleResolving Conflict

He trains my hands for war;my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

Verse ConceptsArmsGod TeachingReady For WarSteelWar

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