1 Samuel 19:8

The Message

War broke out again and David went out to fight Philistines. He beat them badly, and they ran for their lives.

Cross References

1 Kings 20:21

The king of Israel cut down both horses and chariots—an enormous defeat for Aram.

Psalm 27:3

When besieged, I’m calm as a baby. When all hell breaks loose, I’m collected and cool.

1 Samuel 18:30

Whenever the Philistine warlords came out to battle, David was there to meet them—and beat them, upstaging Saul’s men. David’s name was on everyone’s lips.

1 Samuel 19:7

Jonathan sent for David and reported to him everything that was said. Then he brought David back to Saul and everything was as it was before.

1 Samuel 19:9

But then a black mood from God settled over Saul and took control of him. He was sitting at home, his spear in his hand, while David was playing music. Suddenly, Saul tried to skewer David with his spear, but David ducked. The spear stuck in the wall and David got away. It was night.

1 Samuel 23:5

David and his men went to Keilah and fought the Philistines. He scattered their cattle, beat them decisively, and saved the people of Keilah. After Abiathar took refuge with David, he joined David in the raid on Keilah, bringing the Ephod with him.