1 Chronicles 14:8
1 Chronicles 14:8 in Multiple Translations
When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went out to face them.
¶ And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out against them.
And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David: and David heard of it, and went out against them.
And when the Philistines had news that David had been made king over all Israel, they went up in search of David, and David, hearing of it, went out against them.
When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all of Israel, they gathered their whole army to go after him. But David heard they were coming and went out to confront them.
But when the Philistims heard that Dauid was anointed King ouer Israel, all the Philistims came vp to seeke Dauid. And when Dauid heard, he went out against them.
And the Philistines hear that David hath been anointed for king over all Israel, and all the Philistines go up to seek David, and David heareth, and goeth out before them.
When the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went out against them.
And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it , and went out against them.
And the Philistines hearing that David was anointed king over all Israel, went all up to seek him: and David heard of it, and went out against them.
When the army of Philistia heard that David has been appointed to be king of all of Israel, they came to capture him. But David heard that they were coming, so he and his soldiers marched out to fight against them.
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Context — Two Victories over the Philistines
8When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went out to face them.
9Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim. 10So David inquired of God, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go,” replied the LORD, “for I will deliver them into your hand.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Samuel 21:11 | But the servants of Achish said to him, “Is this not David, the king of the land? Did they not sing about him in their dances, saying: ‘Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands’?” |
| 2 | Revelation 11:15–18 | Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” And the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshiped God, saying: “We give thanks to You, O Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign. The nations were enraged, and Your wrath has come. The time has come to judge the dead and to reward Your servants the prophets, as well as the saints and those who fear Your name, both small and great— and to destroy those who destroy the earth.” |
| 3 | Psalms 2:1–6 | Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: “Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.” The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord taunts them. Then He rebukes them in His anger, and terrifies them in His fury: “I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.” |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 11:3 | So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel. |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 5:3 | So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel. |
| 6 | 2 Samuel 5:17–25 | 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. Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” So David went to Baal-perazim, where he defeated the Philistines and said, “Like a bursting flood, the LORD has burst out against my enemies before me.” So he called that place Baal-perazim. There the Philistines abandoned their idols, and David and his men carried them away. Once again the Philistines came up and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. So David inquired of the LORD, who answered, “Do not march straight up, but circle around behind them and attack them in front of the balsam trees. As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move quickly, because this will mean that the LORD has marched out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.” So David did as the LORD had commanded him, and he struck down the Philistines all the way from Gibeon to Gezer. |
1 Chronicles 14:8 Summary
[This verse tells us that when the Philistines heard David was anointed king, they went to find him, but David was brave and went out to face them. This shows that David trusted God to protect him, just like it says in Psalm 23:4, 'Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.' David's trust in God is an example to us, reminding us that we can face our own challenges with courage and confidence when we trust in God's presence and protection (1 Chronicles 14:10).]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Philistines go in search of David after he was anointed king over all Israel?
The Philistines likely sought to eliminate David as a threat to their power and control over the region, as seen in their previous conflicts with the Israelites (1 Samuel 17:1-58).
How did David learn about the Philistines' plan to search for him?
The Bible does not explicitly state how David learned of the Philistines' plan, but it is likely that he had scouts or spies who informed him of their movements, similar to how he inquired of God for guidance in 1 Chronicles 14:10.
What can we learn from David's decision to go out and face the Philistines?
David's decision to face the Philistines shows his trust in God and his willingness to take bold action in the face of adversity, as seen in Psalm 27:1-3, where David expresses his confidence in God's presence and protection.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of David's reign as king?
This verse marks the beginning of David's conflicts with the Philistines as king of all Israel, which is a significant theme throughout 1 Chronicles and 2 Samuel, highlighting David's military victories and his trust in God (2 Samuel 5:17-25, 8:1).
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I feel like I'm being 'sought after' by challenges or enemies, and how can I trust God to deliver me?
- How can I, like David, learn to trust God's guidance and protection in the face of uncertainty or danger?
- What are some ways I can 'go out and face' the challenges in my life, rather than hiding or running away from them?
- How can I balance bold action with wise discernment, seeking God's guidance before taking action, as David did in 1 Chronicles 14:10?
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Sermons on 1 Chronicles 14:8
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God Is Still Faithful by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that despite David's moment of unfaithfulness when he sought refuge in Gath, God remained faithful to His promises and purpose for David's life. Anointed |
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The Kingdom vs. Patriotism by Art Katz | The video is a sermon transcript discussing the book written by John ML Young, a missionary in Japan. The speaker describes Young as an evangelical, fundamental Christian missionar |
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(Basics) 28. the New Song of Praise by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the theme of praising God in the book of Revelation. He highlights several instances where heavenly beings and angels are seen praising God |
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Revelation of Jesus Christ - Part 2 of 10 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the significance and importance of the book of Revelation. He states that it is not just a printed book, but a revelation of Jesus Christ and |
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Week of Meetings-06 the Old Roman Empire Coming to Life by Dwight Pentecost | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the vision that Daniel had regarding the future history of Israel until the coming of the Messiah. Daniel saw four winds of heaven striving up |







