2 Samuel 5:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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.

Cross References

2 Samuel 21:15

One time David got very tired when he and his soldiers were fighting the Philistines.

2 Samuel 23:14

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

2 Samuel 5:16

Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.

2 Samuel 8:1

Later, David attacked and badly defeated the Philistines. Israel was now free from their control.

2 Samuel 8:12

Edom, Moab, Ammon, Philistia, and from King Hadadezer of Zobah.

1 Chronicles 11:16

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

Hebrews 11:33

Their faith helped them conquer kingdoms, and because they did right, God made promises to them. They closed the jaws of lions

1 Samuel 29:1

The Philistines had brought their whole army to Aphek, while Israel's army was camping near Jezreel Spring.