When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they mobilized all their forces to capture him. But David was told they were coming, so he marched out to meet them.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

II.—DAVID’S TWO VICTORIES OVER THE PHILISTINES
(1 Chronicles 14:8–16; 2 Samuel 5:17–25).

Altho…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 14:1).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

In this chapter we have an account of:

  1. David's kingdom established.
  2. His family built up.
  3. His enemies defeated.