2 Samuel 5:17
2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 5
“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.”2 Samuel 5:17
What Does 2 Samuel 5:17 Mean?
2 Samuel 5:17 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 5, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 9 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (9)
These passages are connected to 2 Samuel 5:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Samuel 23:14“And David was then in an hold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Bethlehem.”1 Chronicles 11:16“And David was then in the hold, and the Philistines’ garrison was then at Bethlehem.”1 Chronicles 14:8“And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out against them.”Psalms 2:1“Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?”Revelation 11:15“And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.”2 Samuel 21:15“Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines: and David waxed faint.”Psalms 60:8“Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe: Philistia, triumph thou because of me.”2 Samuel 2:4“And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, That the men of Jabeshgilead were they that buried Saul.”2 Samuel 8:12“Of Syria, and of Moab, and of the children of Ammon, and of the Philistines, and of Amalek, and of the spoil of Hadadezer, son of Rehob, king of Zobah.”
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