New International Version In still another battle, which took place at Gath, there was a huge man with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He also was descended from Rapha. New Living Translation In another battle with the Philistines at Gath, they encountered a huge man with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot, twenty-four in all, who was also a descendant of the giants. English Standard Version And there was again war at Gath, where there was a man of great stature, who had six fingers on each hand, and six toes on each foot, twenty-four in number, and he also was descended from the giants. Berean Standard Bible 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, Berean Literal Bible And there was war again at Gath, where there was a man of stature, and the fingers of his hands were six, and the toes of his feet six—twenty-four in number. And also he was born from Rapha. King James Bible And there was yet a battle in Gath, where was a man of great stature, that had on every hand six fingers, and on every foot six toes, four and twenty in number; and he also was born to the giant. New King James Version Yet again there was war at Gath, where there was a man of great stature, who had six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot, twenty-four in number; and he also was born to the giant. New American Standard Bible And there was war at Gath again, where there was a man of great stature who had six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot, twenty-four in number; and he also had been born to the giant. NASB 1995 There was war at Gath again, where there was a man of great stature who had six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot, twenty-four in number; and he also had been born to the giant. NASB 1977 And there was war at Gath again, where there was a man of great stature who had six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot, twenty-four in number; and he also had been born to the giant. Legacy Standard Bible Then there was war at Gath again, and there was a man of great stature who had six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot, twenty-four in number; and he also had been born to the giants. Amplified Bible There was war at Gath again, where there was a man of great stature who had six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot, twenty-four in number; he also was a descendant of the giants. Berean Annotated Bible And there was also a battle at Gath (winepress), 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, Christian Standard Bible At Gath there was still another battle. A huge man was there with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He, too, was descended from the giant. Holman Christian Standard Bible At Gath there was still another battle. A huge man was there with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—24 in all. He, too, was descended from the giant. American Standard Version And there was again war at Gath, where was a man of great stature, that had on every hand six fingers, and on every foot six toes, four and twenty in number; and he also was born to the giant. Contemporary English Version There was another war, this time in Gath. One of the enemy soldiers was a descendant of the Rephaim. He was as big as a giant and had six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot. English Revised Version And there was again war at Gath, where was a man of great stature, that had on every hand six fingers, and on every foot six toes, four and twenty in number; and he also was born to the giant. GOD'S WORD® Translation In another battle at Gath, there was a tall man who had a total of 24 fingers and toes: six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot. He also was a descendant of Haraphah. Good News Translation Then there was another battle at Gath, where there was a giant who loved to fight. He had six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot. International Standard Version Later on, there was another battle at Gath, where there was a very tall man with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—24 in number—who had also been fathered by giants. NET Bible Yet another battle occurred in Gath. On that occasion there was a large man who had six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot, twenty-four in all! He too was a descendant of Rapha. New Heart English Bible There was another battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature who had on six fingers on each hand, and six toes on each foot, twenty four in number, and he also was a descendant of Raphah. Webster's Bible Translation And there was yet a battle in Gath, where was a man of great stature, that had on every hand six fingers, and on every foot six toes, four and twenty in number; and he also was born to the giant. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd 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, World English Bible There was again war at Gath, where there was a man of great stature, who had six fingers on every hand and six toes on every foot, twenty-four in number, and he also was born to the giant. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the battle is again in Gath, and there is a man of [great] stature, and the fingers of his hands [are] six, and the toes of his feet [are] six—twenty-four in number, and he has also been born to the giant, Berean Literal Bible And there was war again at Gath, where there was a man of stature, and the fingers of his hands were six, and the toes of his feet six—twenty-four in number. And also he was born from Rapha. Young's Literal Translation And the battle is again in Gath, and there is a man of stature, and the fingers of his hands are six, and the toes of his feet are six, twenty and four in number, and he also hath been born to the giant, Smith's Literal Translation And there will be yet war in Gath, and there will be a man of Midian, and the fingers of his hands and the toes of his feet, six and six; twenty and four of number: and also he child to Rephah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA fourth battle was in Geth. where there was a man of great stature, that had six fingers on each hand, and six toes on each foot, four and twenty in all, and he was of the race of Arapha. Catholic Public Domain Version A fourth battle was in Gath. In that place, there was a lofty man, who had six digits on each hand and each foot, that is, twenty-four in all, and he was from the origins of Arapha. New American Bible There was another battle, at Gath, and there was a giant, who had six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from the Rephaim. New Revised Standard Version There was again war at Gath, where there was a man of great size, who had six fingers on each hand, and six toes on each foot, twenty-four in number; he too was descended from the giants. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd there was again war in Gath, where there was a man of great stature, who had on each hand six fingers and on each foot six toes, twenty-four in number; and he also was born to the giants. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And there was again war in Gath, and there was there a giant man, the fingers of whose hands and the toes of his feet were six on each, twenty and four in number; also he was born to giants OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And there was again war at Gath, where was a champion, that had on every hand six fingers, and on every foot six toes, four and twenty in number; and he also was born to the giant. Brenton Septuagint Translation And there was yet a battle in Geth: and there was a man of stature, and the fingers of his hands and the toes of his feet were six on each, four and twenty in number: and he also was born to Rapha. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Four Battles Against the Philistines…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. 20And there was still another 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, 21and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him.… Cross References And there was also a battle at Gath, 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 17:23-24 And as he was speaking with them, suddenly the champion named Goliath, the Philistine from Gath, came forward from the ranks of the Philistines and shouted his usual words, which David also heard. / When all the men of Israel saw Goliath, they fled from him in great fear. 1 Samuel 17:51 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. where there was a man of great stature 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.) Numbers 13:33 We even saw the Nephilim there—the descendants of Anak that come from the Nephilim! We seemed like grasshoppers in our own sight, and we must have seemed the same to them!” Joshua 11:21-22 At that time Joshua proceeded to eliminate the Anakim from the hill country of Hebron, Debir, and Anab, and from all the hill country of Judah and of Israel. Joshua devoted them to destruction, along with their cities. / No Anakim were left in the land of the Israelites; only in Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod did any survive. with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. 1 Chronicles 20:6 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, 1 Chronicles 20:7 and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him. 2 Samuel 23:20-21 And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. / He also struck down an Egyptian, a huge man. Although the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear. He too was descended from Rapha, 1 Chronicles 20:8 So these descendants of Rapha in Gath fell at the hands of David and his servants. Deuteronomy 2:10-11 (The Emites used to live there, a people great and many, as tall as the Anakites. / Like the Anakites, they were also regarded as Rephaim, though the Moabites called them Emites. Joshua 12:4 And Og king of Bashan, one of the remnant of the Rephaim, who lived in Ashtaroth and Edrei. Numbers 13:32-33 So they gave the Israelites a bad report about the land that they had spied out: “The land we explored devours its inhabitants, and all the people we saw there are great in stature. / We even saw the Nephilim there—the descendants of Anak that come from the Nephilim! We seemed like grasshoppers in our own sight, and we must have seemed the same to them!” Genesis 6:4 The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and afterward as well—when the sons of God had relations with the daughters of men. And they bore them children who became the mighty men of old, men of renown. 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 21:15-17 Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines. But David became exhausted. / Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. / But 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.” Treasury of Scripture And there was yet a battle in Gath, where was a man of great stature, that had on every hand six fingers, and on every foot six toes, four and twenty in number; and he also was born to the giant. yet a battle 1 Chronicles 20:6 And yet again there was war at Gath, where was a man of great stature, whose fingers and toes were four and twenty, six on each hand, and six on each foot: and he also was the son of the giant. the giant. 2 Samuel 20:16,18 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 Battle Born Champion Descended Fingers Foot Four Gath Giant Giants Great Hand Huge Six Stature Toes Twenty Twenty-Four WarJump to Next Battle Born Champion Descended Fingers Foot Four Gath Giant Giants Great Hand Huge Six Stature Toes Twenty Twenty-Four 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. And there was also a battle at Gath, Gath, one of the leading Philistine cities and Goliath’s hometown, remained a strategic center of conflict between Israel and the Philistines. 1Sa 17:4 Then a champion named Goliath, who was from Gath,… where there was a man of great stature Among the Philistines was another exceptionally large warrior, continuing the presence of formidable giants from this region. Deu 3:11 For only Og king of Bashan had remained of the remnant… with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. His unusual physical condition marked him as distinct and added to the fear he likely inspired among his opponents. 1Ch 20:6 And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man… He too was descended from Rapha, He belonged to the line of giants associated with Rapha, whose descendants repeatedly opposed Israel during its wars with the Philistines. 1Ch 20:8 So these descendants of Rapha in Gath fell at the hands… Persons / Places / Events 1. GathA Philistine city, one of the five major cities of the Philistines, known for its giants, including Goliath. 2. The Man of Great Stature An unnamed giant with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot, indicating his extraordinary and intimidating presence. 3. Descendants of Rapha Refers to a lineage of giants, possibly linked to the Rephaim, a group of ancient people known for their size and strength. 4. David's Warriors The context of this passage involves the ongoing battles between the Israelites, led by King David, and the Philistines. 5. The Battle This event is part of a series of conflicts between Israel and the Philistines, highlighting the ongoing struggle and God's deliverance of Israel. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in BattleDespite the intimidating presence of giants, God demonstrates His power and sovereignty by delivering victory to His people. Trust in God's strength rather than our own. Facing Giants in Life Just as David's warriors faced physical giants, believers today face spiritual and personal "giants." Rely on God's power to overcome challenges. The Importance of Faithful Warriors David's men were instrumental in securing victory. Surround yourself with faithful believers who can support and fight alongside you in spiritual battles. God's Faithfulness to His Promises The defeat of the giants is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel. Trust in God's promises in your own life. Physical Abnormalities and God's Purpose The giant's physical differences highlight that God can use anyone, regardless of their appearance, for His purposes. Embrace how God has uniquely created you. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 21:20?2. How does 2 Samuel 21:20 illustrate God's power over seemingly insurmountable challenges? 3. What lessons on faith can we learn from David's encounters with giants? 4. How does 2 Samuel 21:20 connect to Ephesians 6:12 about spiritual battles? 5. How can we apply the courage shown in 2 Samuel 21:20 today? 6. What does "a man of great stature" teach about facing personal giants? 7. How does 2 Samuel 21:20 align with scientific understanding of human anatomy? 8. What historical evidence supports the existence of giants like those described in 2 Samuel 21:20? 9. How should Christians interpret the mention of six fingers and toes in 2 Samuel 21:20? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 21? 2 Samuel 21:20 records a literal giant from Gath, physically remarkable with six fingers and toes, and descended from the ancient Rephaim. His appearance underscores the lingering threat Israel faced, yet his defeat—told in the very next verse—demonstrates God’s unwavering ability to conquer even the most intimidating foes through faithful servants. The passage assures believers that no adversary, however formidable or bizarre, can stand against the Lord’s covenant purposes. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And there wasוַתְּהִי־ (wat·tə·hî-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be still another ע֥וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more battle מִלְחָמָ֖ה (mil·ḥā·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war at Gath, בְּגַ֑ת (bə·ḡaṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1661: Gath -- 'wine press', a Philistine city where there was a man אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person of מדין (mā·ḏîn) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew [great] stature מָד֗וֹן (mā·ḏō·wn) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4067: Extensiveness, height with וַיְהִ֣י ׀ (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be six שֵׁ֣שׁ (šêš) Number - feminine singular Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number) fingers וְאֶצְבְּעֹ֣ת (wə·’eṣ·bə·‘ōṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 676: Something to sieze with, a finger, a toe on each hand יָדָיו֩ (yā·ḏāw) Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand and six וָשֵׁ֗שׁ (wā·šêš) Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number) toes וְאֶצְבְּעֹ֨ת (wə·’eṣ·bə·‘ōṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 676: Something to sieze with, a finger, a toe on each foot— רַגְלָ֜יו (raḡ·lāw) Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda twenty-four עֶשְׂרִ֤ים (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth in all. מִסְפָּ֔ר (mis·pār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4557: A number, definite, indefinite, narration He ה֖וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are too וְגַם־ (wə·ḡam-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and was descended יֻלַּ֥ד (yul·laḏ) Verb - QalPass - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage from Rapha, לְהָרָפָֽה׃ (lə·hā·rā·p̄āh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7497: Rephaim -- inhabitants of an area East of the Jordan Additonal Resources 2 Samuel 21:20 Blue Letter Bible2 Samuel 21:20 Bible Gateway 2 Samuel 21:20 Bible.com 2 Samuel 21:20 NIV |
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