2 Samuel 23:14

New Living Translation

David was staying in the stronghold at the time, and a Philistine detachment had occupied the town of 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 anointed king of Israel, they mobilized all their forces to capture him. But David was told they were coming, so he went into the stronghold.

1 Chronicles 12:16

Others from Benjamin and Judah came to David at the stronghold.

1 Samuel 10:5

“When you arrive at Gibeah of God, where the garrison of the Philistines is located, you will meet a band of prophets coming down from the place of worship. They will be playing a harp, a tambourine, a flute, and a lyre, and they will be prophesying.

1 Samuel 13:23

The pass at Micmash had meanwhile been secured by a contingent of the Philistine army.

1 Samuel 13:4

All Israel heard the news that Saul had destroyed the Philistine garrison at Geba and that the Philistines now hated the Israelites more than ever. So the entire Israelite army was summoned to join Saul at Gilgal.

1 Samuel 14:6

“Let’s go across to the outpost of those pagans,” Jonathan said to his armor bearer. “Perhaps the Lord will help us, for nothing can hinder the Lord. He can win a battle whether he has many warriors or only a few!”

1 Samuel 22:1

So David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. Soon his brothers and all his other relatives joined him there.

1 Samuel 24:22

So David promised this to Saul with an oath. Then Saul went home, but David and his men went back to their stronghold.