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Aphek was the site of an earlier confrontation between Israel and the Philistines (1 Samuel 4:1).
Jezreel was about 64.4 kilometers (40 miles) northeast of Aphek.
God's help saved David from having to fight his own people.
Events
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Places
Aphek: A city in the Shephelah, site of Philistine battles Jezreel: A town in Judah, home of David's wife Ahinoam Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan
Glossary
Aphek David Harod Jezreel (Place) Philistia, Philistines Samuel, Books of First and Second Saul Shunem Valley of Jezreel
Topics
Achish: David Escapes To Aphek: A City of the Tribe of Issachar: Saul Killed At Armies: Often Consisted of the Whole Effective Strength of Nations David: King of Israel is Refused Permission to Accompany the Philistines to Battle Against the Israelites Fountains and Springs of Jezreel Integrity: David, in his Conduct While in Refuge with the Philistines Jezreel: A City in the South of the Territory of the Tribe of Judah Jezreel: A Valley: Place of the Defeat of the Israelites Under Saul and Jonathan Philistines: Kings of Achish Prudence: Achish, in Dismissing David Saul: King of Israel: His Kingdom Invaded by Philistines Tents were Pitched in the Neighbourhood of Wells Tents were Used by The People of Israel in all Their Wars The Philistines: Gathered all Their Armies to Aphek Against Israel