2 Samuel 5:17

New International Reader's Version

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.

Cross References

2 Samuel 21:15

Once again there was a battle between the Philistines and Israel. David went down with his men to fight against the Philistines. He became very tired.

2 Samuel 23:14

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

2 Samuel 5:16

Elishama, Eliada and Eliphelet.

2 Samuel 8:1

While David was king of Israel, he won many battles over the Philistines. He brought them under his control. He took Metheg Ammah away from them.

2 Samuel 8:12

Those nations were Edom, Moab, Ammon, Philistia and Amalek. He also set apart for the Lord what he had taken from Hadadezer, the son of Rehob. Hadadezer was king of Zobah.

1 Chronicles 11:16

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

Hebrews 11:33

Because of their faith they took over kingdoms. They ruled fairly. They received the blessings God had promised. They shut the mouths of lions.

1 Samuel 29:1

The Philistines gathered their whole army together at Aphek. Israel’s army camped by the spring of water at Jezreel.