Key Verse Spotlight
1 Chronicles 14:8 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“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.”
1 Chronicles 14:8
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
And Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphalet. {Beeliada: also called, Eliada}
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.
And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
And David enquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? and wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto him, Go up; for I will deliver them into thine hand.
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