2 Samuel 5:17
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold.”
מָשַׁח
To anoint, to smear with oil. Mashach. The root of both Messiah and Christ. The Anointed One. Jesus was anointed by the Spirit without measure.
דָּוִד
David
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דָּוִד
David. Beloved. The shepherd boy who became king. A man after God's own heart. God chooses the surrendered heart not the impressive resume.
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יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel
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יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel. To struggle with God and prevail. The name given to Jacob. God's chosen people. Those who wrestle honestly with God.
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פְּלִשְׁתִּי
the Philistines
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פְּלִשְׁתִּי
a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
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