And David was then in an hold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Beth–lehem.
KJV
Parallel translations
4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsASV
And David was then in the stronghold; and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Beth-lehem.
WEB
At that time David was in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was at Bethlehem.
YLT
and David is then in a fortress, and the station of the Philistines is then in Beth-Lehem,
DBT
And David was then in the stronghold; and the Philistines' garrison was then at Bethlehem.
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old Testament2 Samuel — David's reign in three movements — rise, fall, consequences — with the Davidic covenant (ch. 7) as the vertical spine down the centre. A covenant held through both rise and fall; a throne established for ever.
- Author
- Traditional: compilation by Nathan and Gad from Samuel's earlier records (1 Chr 29:29)
- Date
- Events c. 1010–970 BC; compilation during Solomon's early reign