1 Chronicles 11:16

New International Reader's Version

At that time David was in his usual place of safety. Some Philistine troops were stationed at Bethlehem.

Cross References

2 Samuel 5:17

The Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel. So their whole army went to look for him. But David heard about it. He went down to his usual place of safety.

1 Chronicles 11:17

David really wanted some water. He said, “I wish someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!”

Psalm 142:1

I call out to the Lord. I pray to him for mercy.

1 Samuel 10:5

“After that, you will go to Gibeah of God. Some Philistine soldiers are stationed there. As you approach the town, you will meet a group of prophets. They’ll be coming down from the high place where they worship. People will be playing lyres, tambourines, flutes and harps at the head of the group. The prophets will be prophesying.

1 Samuel 13:23

A group of Philistine soldiers had gone out to the pass at Mikmash.

1 Samuel 13:4

So all the Israelites heard the news. They were told, “Saul has attacked the Philistine army camp at Geba. Now the Philistines can’t stand the Israelites.” The Israelites were called out to join Saul at Gilgal.

1 Samuel 22:1

David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. His brothers and the other members of his family heard about it. So they went down to join him there.

1 Samuel 22:4

So David left his parents with the king of Moab. They stayed with him as long as David was in his usual place of safety.

1 Samuel 22:5

But the prophet Gad spoke to David. He said, “Don’t stay in your usual place of safety. Go into the land of Judah.” So David left and went to the forest of Hereth.

1 Samuel 23:25

Saul and his men started out to look for David. David was told about it. So he went down to a rock in the Desert of Maon to hide. Saul heard he was there. So he went into the Desert of Maon to chase David.