2 Samuel 5:17 meaning and explanation
When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went down to the stronghold.
2 Samuel 5:17, Berean Standard Bible
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These verses describe the moment the Philistines learn that David, whom they had known as a fugitive and vassal, has now been anointed king over a unified Israel. They go in search of him, presumably to crush a rival before he grows strong.
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