2 Samuel 23:13 · KJV

"And three of the thirty chief went down, and came to David in the harvest time unto the cave of Adullam: and the troop of the Philistines pitched in the valley of Rephaim."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹¹And after him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a piece of ground full of lentiles: and the people fled from the Philistines.

¹²But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory.

¹³And three of the thirty chief went down, and came to David in the harvest time unto the cave of Adullam: and the troop of the Philistines pitched in the valley of Rephaim.

¹⁴And David was then in an hold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Beth-lehem.

¹⁵And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Beth-lehem, which is by the gate!

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Reflection Questions

How does David's leadership inspire you?

What does it mean for you to gather support in difficult times?

When have you faced challenges similar to David's?

Life Application

leadership

Consider how you can lead others in your community during challenging times.

courage

Reflect on a time when you had to be brave in the face of adversity.

People in This Verse

DavidBoth

The second king of Israel, known for his leadership, poetry, and a heart for God. He is a central figure in both Jewish and Christian traditions.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 16:1

Places in This Verse

Cave of Adullam

A significant hideout for David during his flight from Saul, symbolizing refuge and gathering of loyal followers.

Valley of Rephaim

A valley near Jerusalem, known for battles between Israel and the Philistines.

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