14:8 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed 4 king of all Israel, all the Philistines marched up to confront him. 5 When David heard about it, he marched out against 6 them.
1 tn The word “River” is not in the Hebrew text, but has been supplied for clarity.
2 sn That is, March-April.
3 tn Heb “and they chased all the valleys to the east and to the west.”
4 tn Or “designated”; NCV “had been made king”; CEV “had become king.”
5 tn Heb “to seek David.”
6 tn Heb “went out before.”
7 tn The words “I say this” are not in the Hebrew text, but are supplied in the translation for clarity and for stylistic reasons.
8 tn Heb “Watch! Seek!”
10 tn Heb “and gave to him glory of kingship which there was not concerning every king before him over Israel.”