1 Chronicles 11:16 meaning and explanation
At that time David was in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was at Bethlehem.
1 Chronicles 11:16, Berean Standard Bible
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The Chronicler is retelling how David became king over all Israel and took Jerusalem. Here he sets the scene for a famous exploit: David is sheltering in the stronghold, likely the cave of Adullam, while a Philistine garrison occupies Bethlehem, his own hometown.
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