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2 Samuel 5:16-18
New English Translation
2 Samuel 5:16-18
New English Translation
16 Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.
Conflict with the Philistines
17 When the Philistines heard that David had been designated[a] king over Israel, they all[b] went up to search for David. When David heard about it, he went down to the fortress. 18 Now the Philistines had arrived and spread out in the valley of Rephaim.
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- 2 Samuel 5:17 tn Heb “anointed.”
- 2 Samuel 5:17 tn Heb “all the Philistines.”
2 Samuel 5:16-18
New International Version
2 Samuel 5:16-18
New International Version
16 Elishama, Eliada and Eliphelet.
David Defeats the Philistines(A)
17 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they went up in full force to search for him, but David heard about it and went down to the stronghold.(B) 18 Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim;(C)
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