Now three of the thirty captains went down to the rock to David, into the cave of Adullam; and the host of the Philistines encamped in the valley of Rephaim.
Study Helps
Interpretation
An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all.
Read with
This thought runs through 1 Chronicles 11:15-19.
Glossary
- David Person
- Beloved, the eighth and youngest son of Jesse, a citizen of Bethlehem. His father seems to have been a man in humble life. His mother’s name is not recorded. Some think she was the Nahash of 2 Sam. 17:25 .
- Adullam Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Khirbet esh Sheikh Madhkur.
- Valley of Rephaim Place
- Biblical valley. Modern identification: Valley of Rephaim.