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.
When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed as king over all Israel, all the Philistines marched out to find David and fight him. David heard about this and went out to meet them in battle.
This verse shows that when David became king of all Israel, the Philistines saw him as a major threat and immediately mobilized their entire army to attack him.
📚 Historical Context
The Philistines were Israel's most powerful enemies, controlling much of the coastal region and key trade routes. When David was only king of Judah, they tolerated him, but his unification of all Israel under one strong leader posed a serious threat to their dominance in the region. This marks the beginning of David's major military campaigns that would establish Israel as the dominant power.
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