Old Testament · VERSE 17

2 Samuel 5:17

King James Version

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.

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2 Samuel 5:17 in context

2 Samuel 5:15

Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

2 Samuel 5:16

And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.

2 Samuel 5:17SELECTED VERSE

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 5:18

The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

2 Samuel 5:19

And David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up to the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto David, Go up: for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into thine hand.

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