1 Chronicles 14:8

8 The minute the Philistines heard that David had been made king over a united Israel, they went out in force to capture David. When David got the report, he marched out to confront them.

1 Chronicles 14:8 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 14:8

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 14:1).

1 Chronicles 14:8 In-Context

6 Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,
7 Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet.
8 The minute the Philistines heard that David had been made king over a united Israel, they went out in force to capture David. When David got the report, he marched out to confront them.
9 On their way, the Philistines stopped off to plunder the Valley of Rephaim.
10 David prayed to God: "Is this the right time to attack the Philistines? Will you give me the victory?" God answered, "Attack; I'll give you the victory."
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