2 Samuel 23:14
“And David was then in an hold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Beth-lehem.”
What does 2 Samuel 23:14 mean?
The verse 2 Samuel 23:14 in the King James Version says, "And David was then in an hold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Bethlehem." This verse is part of a larger passage that lists the "mighty men" who served King David. The verse discusses an event concerning…
Read full commentaryDevotionalIn the Stronghold: Lessons from David's Time in Isolation
The context of 2 Samuel 23:14, where it states, "And David was then in an hold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Beth-lehem," gives us a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the life of David. Here, we find David in a fortress, isolated from his beloved city of…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I echo the lament of King David in 2 Samuel 23:14, where it is written, "And David was then in an hold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Beth-lehem." Lord, You know the context of this verse; it was a moment of deep…
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