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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. Or "of the giants", as Jos 15:8; which lay to…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The hold - Not the same place which is so named in 2Sa 5:7, 2Sa 5:9, but probably the cave (or hold) of Adullam 2Sa…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The Philistines came up to seek David - Ever since the defeat of the Israelites and the fall of Saul and his sons, the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 5:17-25
The particular service for which David was raised up was to save Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, Sa2 3:18.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19212 Samuel 5:17-25
Two victories over the Philistines
=1Ch 14:8-16
17. But when the Philistines heard This Philistine invasion probably…
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