2 Samuel 5:17-19

International Children’s Bible

David Defeats the Philistines

¹⁷ Now the Philistines heard that David had been made king over Israel. So all the Philistines went to look for him. But when David heard the news, he went down to a safe place. ¹⁸ So the Philistines came and camped in the Valley of Rephaim. David asked the Lord, “Should I attack the Philistines? Will you help me defeat them?”

¹⁹ The Lord said to David, “Go! I will certainly help you defeat them.”