2 Samuel 5:17

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When the Philistines heard that the Israelites had anointed David to be the king of Israel, all the Philistines went up to kill him. David heard about this and went down into the fort at Jerusalem.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:14

Another time David was in the fortress, and a group of Philistines soldiers was stationed in Bethlehem.

1 Chronicles 11:16

Another time David was in the fortress, and a group of Philistine soldiers was stationed in Bethlehem.

Hebrews 11:33

All of them had great faith. And with that faith they defeated kingdoms. They did what was right, and God helped them in the ways he promised. With their faith some people closed the mouths of lions.

1 Samuel 29:1

Meanwhile, the Philistines had gathered all of their army camps at Aphek. The Israelites were camped by the spring near Jezreel.

2 Samuel 5:16

Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.

2 Samuel 8:12

Aram, Moab, Ammon, Philistia, and Amalek. He had also defeated Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah.

2 Samuel 21:15

The Philistines started another war with Israel. David and his men went out to fight the Philistines, but David became very tired and weak.

2 Samuel 8:1

Later David defeated the Philistines and took control of a large area of land around Gath.