12. But Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field. He didn't let the Philistines capture it. He struck them down. The Lord helped him win a great battle.
13. David was at the cave of Adullam. During harvest time, three of the 30 chief men came down to him there. A group of Philistines was camped in the Valley of Rephaim.
14. At that time David was in his usual place of safety. Some Philistine troops were stationed at Bethlehem.
15. David longed for water. He said, "I wish someone would get me a drink of water from the well that is near the gate of Bethlehem."