Text: 1 Chronicles 14:8
OT Text Referred to: 2 Samuel 5:17
Subject: David defeats Philistines
Source: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Reference Type: Direct Quotation
Connection Method(s): None
Significance: Both texts record that the Philistines mobilized for war when they heard David had been anointed king over all Israel. 2 Samuel 5:17 states David "went down to the stronghold" (הַמְּצוּדָה, hammetsdudah), while 1 Chronicles 14:8 says David "went out to face them." This variation reflects different narrative emphases: Samuel highlights David's defensive posture, while Chronicles emphasizes his confident initiative. Both accounts set up the subsequent battles at Baal-perazim and the Valley of Rephaim, where David sought divine guidance before engaging the Philistines — a key contrast with Saul, who acted without consulting the LORD properly.