2 Samuel 5:17

New Living Translation

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.

Cross References

2 Samuel 21:15

Once again the Philistines were at war with Israel. And when David and his men were in the thick of battle, David became weak and exhausted.

2 Samuel 23:14

David was staying in the stronghold at the time, and a Philistine detachment had occupied the town of Bethlehem.

2 Samuel 5:16

Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.

2 Samuel 8:1

After this, David defeated and subdued the Philistines by conquering Gath, their largest town.

2 Samuel 8:12

from Edom, Moab, Ammon, Philistia, and Amalek—and from Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah.

1 Chronicles 11:16

David was staying in the stronghold at the time, and a Philistine detachment had occupied the town of Bethlehem.

Hebrews 11:33

By faith these people overthrew kingdoms, ruled with justice, and received what God had promised them. They shut the mouths of lions,

1 Samuel 29:1

The entire Philistine army now mobilized at Aphek, and the Israelites camped at the spring in Jezreel.