2 Samuel 23:14

And David was then in an hold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Bethlehem.

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 23:14

BSB

At that time David was in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was at Bethlehem.

AKJV

And David was then in an hold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Bethlehem.

CPDV

And David was in a stronghold. Moreover, there was a garrison of the Philistines at that time in Bethlehem.

ERV

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

NHEB

David was then in the stronghold; and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Bethlehem.

SMT

And David then in the fortress, and the station of the rovers then in the House of Bread.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 23:14

AndDavidH1732Proper Name MasculinewastheninanholdH4686Noun FeminineandthegarrisonH4673Noun MasculineofthePhilistinesH6430AdjectivewastheninBeth-lehemH1035Proper Name Location

Commentary for 2 Samuel 23:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 23:14

Summary

David sheltered while enemy occupied Bethlehem.

Place

Bethlehem

Event

Strategic positions noted

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC