2 Samuel 23:14

New English Translation

David was in the stronghold at the time, while a Philistine garrison was in Bethlehem.

Cross References

Genesis 35:19

So Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem).

2 Samuel 5:17

When the Philistines heard that David had been designated king over Israel, they all went up to search for David. When David heard about it, he went down to the fortress.

1 Chronicles 12:16

Some from Benjamin and Judah also came to David’s stronghold.

1 Samuel 10:5

Afterward you will go to Gibeah of God, where there are Philistine officials. When you enter the town, you will meet a company of prophets coming down from the high place. They will have harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres, and they will be prophesying.

1 Samuel 13:23

A garrison of the Philistines had gone out to the pass at Micmash.

1 Samuel 13:4

All Israel heard this message, “Saul has attacked the Philistine outpost, and now Israel is repulsive to the Philistines!” So the people were summoned to join Saul at Gilgal.

1 Samuel 14:6

Jonathan said to his armor bearer, “Come on, let’s go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the Lord will intervene for us. Nothing can prevent the Lord from delivering, whether by many or by a few.”

1 Samuel 22:1

So David left there and escaped to the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s family learned about it, they went down there to him.

1 Samuel 24:22

David promised Saul this on oath. Then Saul went to his house, and David and his men went up to the stronghold.