Then David inquired of the Lord once more. And the Lord answered him and said, "Arise, go down to Keilah, for I will give the Philistines into your hand."It is interesting that David asked for God's guidance twice on the same issue. First he is told it's good to go fight, but when the men are worried, he doesn't just make some brave speech and rally them. He goes back to God, to make sure He was right. He both showed that he valued his men's opinions, and at the same time trusted God when the instructions were confirmed.
Also good to note is that God didn't get angry at this second check. He could have said "were you not told already to go? Now do not, for I will withhold my hand from you." But he doesn't do that. He simply repeats that they should go, and promises victory for the frightened men. Nothing dramatic or fancy, just a promise that they'll win.
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