2 Samuel 5:17
New English Translation
Conflict with the Philistines
17 When the Philistines heard that David had been designated[a] king over Israel, they all[b] went up to search for David. When David heard about it, he went down to the fortress.
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- 2 Samuel 5:17 tn Heb “anointed.”
- 2 Samuel 5:17 tn Heb “all the Philistines.”
2 Samuel 5:17
New King James Version
The Philistines Defeated(A)
17 (B)Now when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines went up to search for David. And David heard of it (C)and went down to the stronghold.
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2 Samuel 5:17
English Standard Version
David Defeats the Philistines
17 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, all the Philistines went up to search for David. But David heard of it and went down (A)to the stronghold.
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