2 Samuel 5:17
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King James Version (modern wording)
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.
2 Samuel 5:17 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the stronghold.
2 Samuel 5:17 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went down to the stronghold.
2 Samuel 5:17 (BSB)
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What does 2 Samuel 5:17 say?
2 Samuel 5:17 in modern King James wording reads: "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."
Where is 2 Samuel 5:17 found in the Bible?
2 Samuel 5:17 is verse 17 of chapter 5 of the book of 2 Samuel, in the Old Testament. 2 Samuel has 24 chapters.
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