11:16a At that time David was in the stronghold,

David was in a protected place.
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David was in his strong safe place. (EEB)

11:16b and the garrison of the Philistines was at Bethlehem.

At the same time, some of the soldiers of Philistia were occupying ⌊his hometown⌋ Bethlehem.
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Part of the Philistine army was in Bethlehem ⌊and controlled the town⌋ .

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