2 Samuel 5:17

2 Samuel 5:18 →

But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold.

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Key themes

Justice and mercyDavidic covenantSin and judgmentMercy

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2 Samuel 5:18 2 Samuel 5:19 Micah 6:8 Amos 5:24

Glossary

David Person: Beloved, the eighth and youngest son of Jesse, a citizen of Bethlehem. His father seems to have been a man in humble life. His mother’s name is not recorded. Some think she was the Nahash of 2 Sam. 17:25 .