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When the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David: and David heard of it, and went out against them.
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Anointing Attracts Opposition
Commentators highlight that the Philistines attacked precisely because David was anointed king over "all Israel." His unified leadership was perceived as a significant threat. This reminds believers that stepping into a God-given calling or position of leadership can often provoke immediate opposition.
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19th Century
Anglican
II.—DAVID’S TWO VICTORIES OVER THE PHILISTINES (1 Chronicles 14:8–16; 2 Samuel 5:17–25).
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 14:1).
Presbyterian
In this chapter we have an account of:
