2 Samuel 5:17

“But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold.”

"But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold." - 2 Samuel 5:17
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What does 2 Samuel 5:17 mean?

2 Samuel 5:17 from the King James Version reads, "But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold." This verse is a part of a larger narrative in the book of…

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The Anointing Brings Adversity: David's Response to Opposition

In 2 Samuel 5:17, we read, “But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold.” At first glance, this may seem like merely a historical account of David’s…

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A Call to Strength in Leadership: A Prayer Inspired by 2 Samuel 5:17

O Gracious and Sovereign Lord, our eyes are turned to You as we reflect upon the truth of Your Word, specifically in 2 Samuel 5:17, where we read: "But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David…

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2 Samuel 5:17 - "¶ But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold."
2 Samuel 17:5 - "Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith."
2 Samuel 5:12
2 Samuel 1. 17-27
2 Samuel 22:17-20
2 Samuel 5:15 - "Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,"
2 Samuel 5:16 - "And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet."
2 Samuel 17:26 - "So Israel and Absalom pitched in the land of Gilead."
2 Samuel 2:17 - "And there was a very sore battle that day; and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David."
2 Samuel 17:4 - "And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel."
"And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet." - 2 Samuel 5:16
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2 Samuel 1:17 - "¶ And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son:"
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"Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith." - 2 Samuel 17:5
2 Samuel 17:17 - "Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz stayed by En-rogel; for they might not be seen to come into the city: and a wench went and told them; and they went and told king David."
2 Samuel 5:18 - "The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim."
2 Samuel 5:7 - "Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David."
1 Samuel 17:5 - "And he had an helmet of brass upon his head, and he was armed with a coat of mail; and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of brass."
2 Samuel 8:17 - "And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;"