1 Chronicles 11:16

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

and had taken over Bethlehem. David was in a fortress,

Cross References

2 Samuel 5:17

The Philistines heard that David was now king of Israel, and they came into the hill country to try and capture him. But David found out and went into his fortress.

1 Chronicles 11:17

and he said, “I'm very thirsty. I wish I had a drink of water from the well by the gate to Bethlehem.”

Psalm 142:1

I pray to you, LORD. I beg for mercy.

1 Samuel 10:5

Next, go to Gibeah, where the Philistines have an army camp. As you're going into the town, you'll meet a group of prophets coming down from the place of worship. They'll be going along prophesying while others are walking in front of them, playing small harps, small drums, and flutes.

1 Samuel 13:23

The Philistines moved their camp to the pass at Michmash,

1 Samuel 13:4

The messengers then said to the people of Israel, “Saul has destroyed the Philistine army camp at Geba. Now the Philistines really hate Israel, so every town and village must send men to join Saul's army at Gilgal.”

1 Samuel 22:1

When David escaped from the town of Gath, he went to Adullam Cave. His brothers and the rest of his family found out where he was, and they followed him there.

1 Samuel 22:4

So he brought his parents to the king of Moab, and they stayed with him while David was in hiding.

1 Samuel 22:5

One day the prophet Gad told David, “Don't stay here! Go back to Judah.” David then left and went to Hereth Forest.

1 Samuel 23:25

Saul and his army set out to find David. But David heard that Saul was coming, and he went to a place called The Rock, one of his hideouts in Maon Desert. Saul found out where David was and started closing in on him.