1 Chronicles 11:16
16 At that time David was in the stronghold, and the Philistine garrison was at Bethlehem.
Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 11:16
King James Version
16 And David was then in the hold, and the Philistines' garrison was then at Bethlehem.
English Standard Version
16 David was then in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then at Bethlehem.
The Message
16 David was holed up in the Cave while the Philistines were prepared for battle at Bethlehem.
New King James Version
16 David was then in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Bethlehem.
New Living Translation
16 David was staying in the stronghold at the time, and a Philistine detachment had occupied the town of Bethlehem.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:16
Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:10-47
(Read 1 Chronicles 11:10-47)
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. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the kingdom of the Son of David; and those that are faithful to Him, shall find their names registered much more to their honour, than these are in the records of fame.