1 Chronicles 14:8

David Wins the Battle Over the Philistines

8 The Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over the entire nation of Israel. So their whole army went to look for him. But David heard about it. He went out to where they were.

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 Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over the entire nation of Israel. So their whole army went to look for him. But David heard about it. He went out to where they were.

9 The Philistines had come and attacked the people in the Valley of Rephaim.

10 So David asked God for advice. He said, "Should I go and attack the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?" The LORD answered him, "Go. I will hand them over to you."