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2 Samuel 5:17

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And when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the stronghold.

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2 Samuel 5:17 in other translations

When the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David, but David heard about it and went down to the stronghold.

2 Samuel 5:17 · World English Bible

2 Samuel 5:17 in context

  1. 15and Ibhar, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
  2. 16and Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet.
  3. 17And when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the stronghold.
  4. 18Now the Philistines had come and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
  5. 19And David inquired of Jehovah, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into my hand? And Jehovah said unto David, Go up; for I will certainly deliver the Philistines into thy hand.