When the Philistines heard that David had been made king over Israel, all the Philistines went to look for him. But when David heard the news, he went down to the stronghold.
Again there was war between the Philistines and Israel. David and his men went out to fight the Philistines, but David became tired.
At that time David was in the stronghold, and some of the Philistines were in Bethlehem.
Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.
Later, David defeated the Philistines, conquered them, and took the city of Metheg Ammah.
These nations were Edom, Moab, Ammon, Philistia, and Amalek. David also gave the Lord what he had taken from Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah.
At that time David was in a stronghold, and some of the Philistines were in Bethlehem.
Through their faith they defeated kingdoms. They did what was right, received God’s promises, and shut the mouths of lions.
The Philistines gathered all their soldiers at Aphek. Israel camped by the spring at Jezreel.