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When the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the stronghold.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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).…
19th Century
Anglican
When the Philistines heard. —After this general summary, the narrative goes back to take up detailed events in their order. First …
Baptist
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel That the…
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…
