2 Samuel 5:17

Good News Translation (US Version)

The Philistines were told that David had been made king of Israel, so their army set out to capture him. When David heard of it, he went down to a fortified place.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:14

At that time David was on a fortified hill, and a group of Philistines had occupied Bethlehem.

1 Chronicles 11:16

At that time David was on a fortified hill, and a group of Philistines had occupied Bethlehem.

Hebrews 11:33

Through faith they fought whole countries and won. They did what was right and received what God had promised. They shut the mouths of lions,

1 Samuel 29:1

The Philistines brought all their troops together at Aphek, while the Israelites camped at the spring in Jezreel Valley.

2 Samuel 5:16

Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.

2 Samuel 8:12

Edom, Moab, Ammon, Philistia, and Amalek—as well as part of the loot he had taken from Hadadezer.

2 Samuel 21:15

There was another war between the Philistines and Israel, and David and his men went and fought the Philistines. During one of the battles David grew tired.

2 Samuel 8:1

Some time later King David attacked the Philistines again, defeated them, and ended their control over the land.