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2 Samuel 5:17

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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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  1. 2 Samuel 5:15

    Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

  2. 2 Samuel 5:16

    And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.

  3. 2 Samuel 5:18

    The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

  4. 2 Samuel 5:19

    And David enquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go up to the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the Lord said unto David, Go up: for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into thine hand.

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