New International Version In the course of time, there was another battle with the Philistines, at Gob. At that time Sibbekai the Hushathite killed Saph, one of the descendants of Rapha. New Living Translation After this, there was another battle against the Philistines at Gob. As they fought, Sibbecai from Hushah killed Saph, another descendant of the giants. English Standard Version After this there was again war with the Philistines at Gob. Then Sibbecai the Hushathite struck down Saph, who was one of the descendants of the giants. Berean Standard Bible Some time later at Gob, there was another battle with the Philistines. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Saph, a descendant of Rapha. Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass after thus, that the battle there was again at Gob with the Philistines. Then Sibbechai the Hushathite killed Saph, who was one of the sons of Rapha. King James Bible And it came to pass after this, that there was again a battle with the Philistines at Gob: then Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Saph, which was of the sons of the giant. New King James Version Now it happened afterward that there was again a battle with the Philistines at Gob. Then Sibbechai the Hushathite killed Saph, who was one of the sons of the giant. New American Standard Bible Now it came about after this that there was war again with the Philistines at Gob; then Sibbecai the Hushathite struck and killed Saph, who was among the descendants of the giant. NASB 1995 Now it came about after this that there was war again with the Philistines at Gob; then Sibbecai the Hushathite struck down Saph, who was among the descendants of the giant. NASB 1977 Now it came about after this that there was war again with the Philistines at Gob; then Sibbecai the Hushathite struck down Saph, who was among the descendants of the giant. Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened afterwards that there was war again with the Philistines at Gob; then Sibbecai the Hushathite struck down Saph, who was among those born to the giants. Amplified Bible After this, there was war again with the Philistines at Gob (Gezer). At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Saph (Sippai), who was among the descendants of the giant. Berean Annotated Bible Some time later at Gob (cistern), there was another battle with the Philistines (immigrants). At that time Sibbecai (weaver) the Hushathite killed Saph (Sippai), a descendant of Rapha. Christian Standard Bible After this, there was another battle with the Philistines at Gob. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Saph, who was one of the descendants of the giant. Holman Christian Standard Bible After this, there was another battle with the Philistines at Gob. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Saph, who was one of the descendants of the giant. American Standard Version And it came to pass after this, that there was again war with the Philistines at Gob: then Sibbecai the Hushathite slew Saph, who was of the sons of the giant. Contemporary English Version There was another battle with the Philistines at Gob, where Sibbecai from Hushah killed a descendant of the Rephaim named Saph. English Revised Version And it came to pass after this, that there was again war with the Philistines at Gob: then Sibbecai the Hushathite slew Saph, which was of the sons of the giant. GOD'S WORD® Translation After this, there was another battle with the Philistines at Gob. Then Sibbecai from Hushah killed Saph, another descendant of Haraphah. Good News Translation After this there was a battle with the Philistines at Gob, during which Sibbecai from Hushah killed a giant named Saph. International Standard Version Sometime later after this incident, there was another battle with the Philistines at Gob. Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Saph, who had been fathered by giants. NET Bible Later there was another battle with the Philistines, this time in Gob. On that occasion Sibbekai the Hushathite killed Saph, who was one of the descendants of Rapha. New Heart English Bible Now it came to pass after this that there was another battle with the Philistines at Gezer. Then Sibbekai the Hushathite killed Saph, a descendant of the Raphah. Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass after this, that there was again a battle with the Philistines at Gob: then Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Saph, who was of the sons of the giant. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSome time later at Gob, there was another battle with the Philistines. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Saph, a descendant of Rapha. World English Bible After this, there was again war with the Philistines at Gob. Then Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Saph, who was of the sons of the giant. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass afterward that the battle is again in Gob with the Philistines. Then Sibbechai the Hushathite has struck Saph, who [is] among the children of the giant. Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass after thus, that the battle there was again at Gob with the Philistines. Then Sibbechai the Hushathite killed Saph, who was one of the sons of Rapha. Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass afterwards, that the battle is again in Gob with the Philistines, then hath Sibbechai the Hushathite smitten Saph, who is among the children of the giant. Smith's Literal Translation And it will be after this, and there will be war yet in Gob with the rovers: then Sibbechai the Hushathite struck Saph who was of the children of Rephaim. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThere was also a second battle in Gob against the Philistines: then Sobochai of Husathi slew Saph of the race of Arapha of the family of the giants. Catholic Public Domain Version Also, a second war occurred in Gob against the Philistines. Then Sibbecai from Hushah struck down Saph, from the stock of Arapha, of the ancestry of the giants. New American Bible After this, there was another battle with the Philistines, in Gob. On that occasion Sibbecai the Hushathite struck down Saph, a descendant of the Rephaim. New Revised Standard Version After this a battle took place with the Philistines, at Gob; then Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Saph, who was one of the descendants of the giants. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it came to pass after this, that there was again war with the Philistines at Gath; then Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Saphar, who was of the sons of the giants. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated After that there was war again in Gath with the Philistines. Then Sabki the Khushathite killed Saphar who was from the sons of the giants OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass after this, that there was again war with the Philistines at Gob; then Sibbecai the Hushathite slew Saph, who was of the sons of the giant. Brenton Septuagint Translation And after this there was a battle again with the Philistines in Geth: then Sebocha the Astatothite slew Seph of the progeny of Rapha. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Four Battles Against the Philistines…17But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.” 18Some time later at Gob, there was another battle with the Philistines. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Saph, one of the descendants of Rapha. 19Once again there was a battle with the Philistines at Gob, and Elhanan son of Jair the Bethlehemite killed the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.… Cross References Some time later at Gob, 1 Chronicles 20:4 Some time later, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued. 2 Samuel 5:17-18 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went down to the stronghold. / Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. 1 Chronicles 14:8-11 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went out to face them. / Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of God, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go,” replied the LORD, “for I will deliver them into your hand.” … there was another battle with the Philistines. 2 Samuel 5:22-25 Once again the Philistines came up and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of the LORD, who answered, “Do not march straight up, but circle around behind them and attack them in front of the balsam trees. / As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move quickly, because this will mean that the LORD has gone out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.” … 1 Chronicles 14:13-17 Once again the Philistines raided the valley. / So David again inquired of God, who answered him, “Do not march up after them, but circle around them and attack them in front of the balsam trees. / As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move out to battle, because this will mean that God has gone out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.” … 1 Samuel 17:1-3 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war at Socoh in Judah, and they camped between Socoh and Azekah in Ephes-dammim. / Saul and the men of Israel assembled and camped in the Valley of Elah, arraying themselves for battle against the Philistines. / The Philistines stood on one hill and the Israelites stood on another, with the valley between them. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite 2 Samuel 23:27 Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite, 1 Chronicles 11:29 Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite, killed Saph, a descendant of Rapha. 1 Chronicles 20:6-8 And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, / and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him. / So these descendants of Rapha in Gath fell at the hands of David and his servants. Deuteronomy 3:11 (For only Og king of Bashan had remained of the remnant of the Rephaim. His bed of iron, nine cubits long and four cubits wide, is still in Rabbah of the Ammonites.) 1 Samuel 17:4 Then a champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out from the Philistine camp. He was six cubits and a span in height, 1 Samuel 17:49-51 Then David reached into his bag, took out a stone, and slung it, striking the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground. / Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him. / David ran and stood over him. He grabbed the Philistine’s sword and pulled it from its sheath and killed him, and he cut off his head with the sword. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran. 2 Samuel 21:19-22 Once again there was a battle with the Philistines at Gob, and Elhanan son of Jair the Bethlehemite killed the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. / And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, / and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him. … 1 Chronicles 20:5-8 Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. / And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, / and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him. … 1 Samuel 17:40 And David took his staff in his hand, selected five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag. And with his sling in hand, he approached the Philistine. 1 Samuel 17:45-47 But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. / This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. / And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.” Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass after this, that there was again a battle with the Philistines at Gob: then Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Saph, which was of the sons of the giant. Sibbechai 1 Chronicles 11:29 Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite, 1 Chronicles 20:4 And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer with the Philistines; at which time Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Sippai, that was of the children of the giant: and they were subdued. Saph. 1 Chronicles 20:4 And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer with the Philistines; at which time Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Sippai, that was of the children of the giant: and they were subdued. the giant. 2 Samuel 20:16,20 Then cried a wise woman out of the city, Hear, hear; say, I pray you, unto Joab, Come near hither, that I may speak with thee… Jump to Previous Afterwards Battle Children Course Death Descendants Giant Giants Gob Hushathite Hu'shathite Killed Offspring Philistines Raphah Rephaim Sibbecai Sib'becai Sibbechai Slew Smote Struck Time WarJump to Next Afterwards Battle Children Course Death Descendants Giant Giants Gob Hushathite Hu'shathite Killed Offspring Philistines Raphah Rephaim Sibbecai Sib'becai Sibbechai Slew Smote Struck Time War2 Samuel 21 1. The three year Gibeonite famine ceases, by hanging seven of Saul's sons.10. Rizpah's kindness unto the dead 12. David buries the bones of Saul and Jonathan in his father's tomb 15. Four battles against the Philistines, wherein four men of David slay four giants. Some time later at Gob, Israel’s conflict with the Philistines continued at Gob, a site associated with the campaigns in the western lowlands of Israel. 1Ch 20:4 Some time later, war broke out with the Philistines… there was another battle with the Philistines. David’s reign included repeated engagements with the Philistines as Israel secured its borders and broke their former dominance. 2Sa 5:22-25 Once again the Philistines came up and spread out… At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite Sibbecai, one of David’s distinguished warriors, fought on Israel’s behalf and demonstrated the strength of the men who served under David. 2Sa 23:27 Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite, killed Saph, a descendant of Rapha. Saph belonged to the family of giants associated with the Philistines. His death marked another defeat of these formidable enemies and showed that Israel’s victories over them continued beyond David’s battle with Goliath. 1Ch 20:6-8 And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man… Persons / Places / Events 1. Sibbecai the HushathiteA warrior in King David's army, known for his bravery and loyalty. He is one of David's mighty men, recognized for his role in defeating the Philistine giant, Saph. 2. Saph A descendant of Rapha, indicating he was one of the giants, similar to Goliath. His defeat by Sibbecai highlights the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Philistines. 3. Philistines A perennial enemy of Israel, representing opposition to God's people. Their battles with Israel are a recurring theme in the Old Testament. 4. Gob The location of the battle, possibly a region near Gezer. It serves as a backdrop for the ongoing struggle between Israel and the Philistines. 5. Descendants of Rapha Refers to a lineage of giants, emphasizing the formidable nature of Israel's enemies and the miraculous victories God grants His people. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in BattleJust as God delivered Israel from giants in the past, He remains faithful to deliver us from our own "giants" or challenges today. Courage and Obedience Sibbecai's courage in facing Saph is a reminder that God calls us to be brave and obedient, trusting Him to equip us for the battles we face. The Role of Community The victory over Saph was not achieved by David alone but through his mighty men, highlighting the importance of community and teamwork in overcoming challenges. Spiritual Warfare The physical battles in the Old Testament often symbolize spiritual warfare. We are called to put on the full armor of God and stand firm against spiritual adversaries. Legacy of Faith The mention of the descendants of Rapha serves as a reminder of the legacy we leave behind. Are we leaving a legacy of faith and victory for future generations? Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 21:18?2. How does 2 Samuel 21:18 demonstrate God's faithfulness in battles against giants? 3. What can we learn about courage from the warriors in 2 Samuel 21:18? 4. How does this verse connect to David's earlier victory over Goliath? 5. How can we apply the perseverance shown in 2 Samuel 21:18 to our lives? 6. What does 2 Samuel 21:18 teach about relying on God's strength in challenges? 7. What is the significance of the battle at Gob in 2 Samuel 21:18? 8. How does 2 Samuel 21:18 relate to the theme of divine justice? 9. Why is the defeat of Saph important in the context of 2 Samuel 21:18? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 21? (18) At Gob.--Comp. 2Samuel 21:19. The place is otherwise unknown. 1Chronicles 20:4 reads "Gezer," and the LXX. substitutes "Gath." (Comp. 2Samuel 21:20.) It is not at all remarkable that the names of many small places should be lost after the lapse of three thousand years, nor that the locality of the hamlet should be marked in the later chronicles by the better known neighbouring town of Gezer. Sibbechai the Hushathite.--Comp. 1Chronicles 20:4. He is also mentioned in the list of heroes (1Chronicles 11:29); but in 2Samuel 23:27 the name is changed into "Mebunnai the Hushathite by a slight alteration in the letters of the original. He was captain of the eighth division of the army (1Chronicles 26:11). The giant whom he slew is called "Sippai" in the parallel place in Chronicles, and it is there said that the Philistines were subdued. . . . Verse 18. - Gob. In the parallel passage (1 Chronicles 20:4) this place is called Gezer, and the Septuagint has Gath. It was probably some unimportant spot, except as being the site of this battle, and the scribes, knowing nothing about it, made corrections at their fancy. Sibbechai the Hushathite. The name is spelt in the same way in 1 Chronicles 11:29 and 1 Chron 20:4, but in the list of the mighties he is called Mebunnai (2 Samuel 23:27). In 1 Chronicles 27:11 we find that he had the command of the eighth division of the army, consisting of twenty-four thousand men. He is called "the Hushathite," as being a descendant of Hushah, of the family of Judah, in 1 Chronicles 4:4. Saph, which was of the sons of the giant; Hebrew, of the Raphah: He is called Sippai in 1 Chronicles 20:4. 2 Samuel 21:18 tells us that after an earlier deliverance, God granted Israel victory in a fresh confrontation at Gob, using Sibbecai to slay the giant Saph. The verse underscores God’s ongoing faithfulness in time, His work through specific places and people, and His power to overcome recurring, intimidating enemies.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Some time later,אַֽחֲרֵי־ (’a·ḥă·rê-) Preposition Strong's 310: The hind or following part there was וַֽיְהִי֙ (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be another ע֧וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more battle הַמִּלְחָמָ֛ה (ham·mil·ḥā·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with the Philistines פְּלִשְׁתִּ֑ים (pə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 6430: Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia at Gob. בְּג֖וֹב (bə·ḡō·wḇ) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1359: Gob -- a place in Palestine At that time אָ֣ז (’āz) Adverb Strong's 227: At that time, place, therefore Sibbecai סִבְּכַי֙ (sib·bə·ḵay) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5444: Sibbecai -- one of David's captains the Hushathite הַחֻ֣שָׁתִ֔י (ha·ḥu·šā·ṯî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2843: Hushathite -- a Chushathite killed הִכָּ֗ה (hik·kāh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5221: To strike Saph, סַ֕ף (sap̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5593: Saph -- a Philistine one אֲשֶׁ֖ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that of the descendants בִּילִדֵ֥י (bî·li·ḏê) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3211: Born of Rapha. הָרָפָֽה׃ (hā·rā·p̄āh) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7497: Rephaim -- inhabitants of an area East of the Jordan Additonal Resources 2 Samuel 21:18 Blue Letter Bible2 Samuel 21:18 Bible Gateway 2 Samuel 21:18 Bible.com 2 Samuel 21:18 NIV |
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