2 Samuel 23:13 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
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!
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Samuel 22:1
Both verses describe David's gathering of loyal followers.
2 Samuel 23:15
This verse provides context for the actions of David's men during a siege.
Hebrews 11:32-34
This passage honors those who showed great courage and loyalty.
Source: 2 Samuel 23:13