KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When the Philistines heard that David had been crowned king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to attack him. When David heard about this, he went down to his stronghold.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing that David's enemies immediately came to attack him once he became king, but David wisely retreated to a safe, fortified place.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred early in David's reign as king over all Israel, around 1000 BC. The Philistines were Israel's most powerful enemies at this time, controlling much of the coastal region and having superior military technology. They recognized that a united Israel under David posed a major threat to their dominance in the region.
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