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Success Invites Opposition
Commentators explain that the Philistines attacked precisely because David had become so successful. His anointing over a newly united Israel, his conquest of Jerusalem, and his alliance with Tyre made him a major threat. This shows that spiritual and political advancement can often provoke a swift response from adversaries.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 5:17
18th Century
Theologian
The hold - Not the same place named in 2 Samuel 5:7, 9, but probably the cave (or hold) of Adullam (2 Samuel 23:13).…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 5:17
19th Century
Bishop
When the Philistines heard. —After this general summary, the narrative goes back to take up detailed events in their order. First …
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Samuel 5:17–20
19th Century
Preacher
And David heard of it, and went down to the hold. The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. And David enquired …
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John Gill
On 2 Samuel 5:17
17th Century
Pastor
But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David
king over Israel
That the…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 5:17–25
17th Century
Minister
The Philistines did not consider that David had the presence of God with him, which Saul had forfeited and lost. The kingdom of the Messiah, as soo…