21. The Philistines abandoned their gods there, and David and his men carried them away.
22. Once again the Philistines came up and deployed themselves in the valley of Rephaim,
23. and again David inquired of the Lord, who replied: Do not attack the front—circle behind them and come against them near the balsam trees.
24. When you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, act decisively, for then the Lord has already gone before you to strike the army of the Philistines.
25. David did as the Lord commanded him, and routed the Philistines from Gibeon as far as Gezer.