1 Chronicles 11:16

Modern

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

Traditional

And David was then in the hold, and the Philistines’ garrison was then at Beth–lehem.

Literal

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

Latin

Porro David erat in præsidio, et statio Philisthinorum in Bethlehem.

Hebrew

English

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

This story about David's mighty warriors shows that Israel's best and bravest men supported him, along with all of Israel (compare 2 Samuel 23:8–39).

Theme notes and profiles

1 Samuel 10:5
After that you will come to Gibeah of God, where the Philistines have an outpost. As you approach the city, you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place, preceded by harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres, and they will be prophesying.
1 Samuel 13:23
And a garrison of the Philistines had gone out to the pass at Michmash.
1 Samuel 13:4
And all Israel heard the news: “Saul has attacked an outpost of the Philistines, and now Israel has become a stench to the Philistines!” Then the people were summoned to join Saul at Gilgal.
1 Samuel 23:25
…and Saul and his men went to seek him. When David was told about it, he went down to the rock and stayed in the Wilderness of Maon. And when Saul heard of this, he pursued David there.
Psalm 142:1
A Maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A prayer. I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift my voice to the LORD for mercy.
1 Samuel 22:1
So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there.

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Bethlehem: City of David's birth and Jesus' birth Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan