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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/14.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/14.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The Philistines arrived and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the Valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the Philistines went and made a raid on the Valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now the Philistines had come and carried out a raid in the Valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the Valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now the Philistines had come and raided in Rephaim Valley,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now the Philistines had come and raided in the Valley of Rephaim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The Philistines had already camped in Rephaim Valley and were raiding the nearby villages. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The Philistines had come and raided the valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The Philistines arrived at Rephaim Valley and began plundering. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Meanwhile, the Philistines had invaded and raided the Rephaim Valley. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the Valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the Philistines have come, and rush into the Valley of Rephaim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the Philistines have come, and rush into the valley of Rephaim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the rovers came and they will spread out in the valley of the shades.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the vale of Raphaim. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now the Philistines, arriving, spread out in the Valley of the Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Meanwhile the Philistines had come and raided the valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the Philistines came and encamped in the valley of giants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Philistines came and they camped in the Valley of the Giants.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the Philistines came and assembled together in the giants' valley.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/14-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=4233" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/14.htm">Two Victories over the Philistines</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8</span>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. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: ū·p̄ə·liš·tîm (Conj-w:: N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">Now the Philistines</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā·’ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">had come</a> <a href="/hebrew/6584.htm" title="6584: way·yip̄·šə·ṭū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To strip off, make a dash, raid. A primitive root; to spread out; by analogy, to strip.">and raided</a> <a href="/hebrew/6010.htm" title="6010: bə·‘ê·meq (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A vale. From amaq; a vale.">the Valley</a> <a href="/hebrew/7497.htm" title="7497: rə·p̄ā·’îm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of an area E. of the Jordan. Or raphah; from rapha' in the sense of invigorating; a giant.">of Rephaim.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>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.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-17.htm">2 Samuel 5:17-25</a></span><br />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. / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-15.htm">1 Chronicles 11:15-19</a></span><br />Three of the thirty chief men went down to David, to the rock at the cave of Adullam, while a company of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim. / At that time David was in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was at Bethlehem. / David longed for water and said, “Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-1.htm">1 Samuel 17:1-3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-13.htm">2 Samuel 23:13-17</a></span><br />At harvest time, three of the thirty chief men went down to David at the cave of Adullam, while a company of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim. / At that time David was in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was at Bethlehem. / David longed for water and said, “Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/13-5.htm">1 Chronicles 13:5</a></span><br />So David assembled all Israel, from the River Shihor in Egypt to Lebo-hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-19.htm">1 Chronicles 12:19-22</a></span><br />Some from Manasseh defected to David when he went with the Philistines to fight against Saul. (They did not help the Philistines because the Philistine rulers consulted and sent David away, saying, “It will cost us our heads if he defects to his master Saul.”) / When David went to Ziklag, these men of Manasseh defected to him: Adnah, Jozabad, Jediael, Michael, Jozabad, Elihu, and Zillethai, chiefs of thousands in Manasseh. / They helped David against the raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor and commanders in the army. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/20-4.htm">1 Chronicles 20:4-8</a></span><br />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. / 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, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-1.htm">1 Samuel 23:1-5</a></span><br />Now it was reported to David, “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and looting the threshing floors.” / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go and attack these Philistines?” And the LORD said to David, “Go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah.” / But David’s men said to him, “Look, we are afraid here in Judah; how much more if we go to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-1.htm">1 Samuel 30:1-8</a></span><br />On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag, and the Amalekites had raided the Negev, attacked Ziklag, and burned it down. / They had taken captive the women and all who were there, both young and old. They had not killed anyone, but had carried them off as they went on their way. / When David and his men came to the city, they found it burned down and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-1.htm">2 Chronicles 20:1-4</a></span><br />After this, the Moabites and Ammonites, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat. / Then some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the Sea; they are already in Hazazon-tamar” (that is, En-gedi). / Jehoshaphat was alarmed and set his face to seek the LORD. And he proclaimed a fast throughout Judah. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/10-5.htm">Joshua 10:5-11</a></span><br />So the five kings of the Amorites—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon—joined forces and advanced with all their armies. They camped before Gibeon and made war against it. / Then the men of Gibeon sent word to Joshua in the camp at Gilgal: “Do not abandon your servants. Come quickly and save us! Help us, because all the kings of the Amorites from the hill country have joined forces against us.” / So Joshua and his whole army, including all the mighty men of valor, came from Gilgal. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/6-33.htm">Judges 6:33-35</a></span><br />Then all the Midianites, Amalekites, and other people of the east gathered together, crossed over the Jordan, and camped in the Valley of Jezreel. / So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him. / Calling them to arms, Gideon sent messengers throughout Manasseh, as well as Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, so that they came up to meet him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-37.htm">Psalm 18:37-42</a></span><br />I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back until they were consumed. / I crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet. / You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1-2</a></span><br />Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. / He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/59-19.htm">Isaiah 59:19</a></span><br />So shall they fear the name of the LORD where the sun sets, and His glory where it rises. For He will come like a raging flood, driven by the breath of the LORD.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.</p><p class="hdg">the valley</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-15.htm">1 Chronicles 11:15</a></b></br> Now three of the thirty captains went down to the rock to David, into the cave of Adullam; and the host of the Philistines encamped in the valley of Rephaim.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/5-18.htm">2 Samuel 5:18</a></b></br> The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/23-13.htm">2 Samuel 23:13</a></b></br> And three of the thirty chief went down, and came to David in the harvest time unto the cave of Adullam: and the troop of the Philistines pitched in the valley of Rephaim.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/25-5.htm">Direction</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-8.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-21.htm">Raid</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-14.htm">Raided</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-15.htm">Rephaim</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-15.htm">Reph'aim</a> <a href="/judges/18-25.htm">Rush</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-14.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-2.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-15.htm">Valley</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/14-13.htm">Direction</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-10.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-13.htm">Raid</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-13.htm">Raided</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-4.htm">Rephaim</a> <a href="/isaiah/17-5.htm">Reph'aim</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-13.htm">Rush</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-13.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-13.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-13.htm">Valley</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/14-1.htm">Hiram's kindness to David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/14-2.htm">David's fortune in people, wives, and children</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/14-8.htm">His two victories against the Philistines</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Now the Philistines had come</b><br>The Philistines were a significant adversarial group to Israel during the time of the united monarchy. They were a sea-faring people who settled along the coastal regions of Canaan. Their presence in the narrative often symbolizes opposition to God's chosen people. Historically, the Philistines were known for their military prowess and advanced weaponry, including the use of iron, which gave them a technological advantage over Israel. This phrase sets the stage for a confrontation between David, the anointed king of Israel, and the Philistines, who frequently sought to challenge Israel's sovereignty.<p><b>and raided</b><br>Raiding was a common military tactic in ancient times, used to destabilize and weaken opponents by plundering resources and causing chaos. The Philistines' raids were not just acts of aggression but strategic moves to assert dominance and control over key territories. This action reflects the ongoing conflict and tension between Israel and the Philistines, highlighting the need for strong leadership and divine intervention, which David often sought through prayer and consultation with God.<p><b>the Valley of Rephaim.</b><br>The Valley of Rephaim is a geographical location near Jerusalem, known for its fertile land and strategic importance. The name "Rephaim" is associated with ancient giants, suggesting a place of formidable reputation. This valley served as a battleground in several biblical accounts, emphasizing its significance in Israel's military history. The choice of this location by the Philistines indicates their intent to threaten Jerusalem and challenge David's rule. The valley's proximity to Jerusalem underscores the immediacy of the threat and the need for David to act decisively to protect his kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>A recurring enemy of Israel, known for their conflicts with the Israelites throughout the Old Testament. They were a significant military threat during the time of King David.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/v/valley_of_rephaim.htm">Valley of Rephaim</a></b><br>A fertile valley located southwest of Jerusalem, often associated with battles between the Israelites and their enemies. The name "Rephaim" is sometimes linked to ancient giants, adding a layer of historical and spiritual significance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The anointed king of Israel, known for his military prowess and deep faith in God. His leadership is central to the account of 1 Chronicles.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/raid.htm">Raid</a></b><br>The act of the Philistines invading and plundering the Valley of Rephaim, which sets the stage for David's response and God's intervention.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god_for_victory.htm">Dependence on God for Victory</a></b><br>David's success against the Philistines was not due to his own strength but his reliance on God. In our battles, whether spiritual or physical, we must seek God's guidance and strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>The Philistines' raid symbolizes the spiritual attacks believers face. Just as David prepared for battle, Christians must be spiritually prepared through prayer and the Word of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>The repeated victories over the Philistines demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises. Believers can trust in God's faithfulness in their own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_prayer.htm">Strategic Prayer</a></b><br>David inquired of the Lord before engaging in battle. This teaches the importance of seeking God's will and direction in our decisions and challenges.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_or_what_were_the_rephaim.htm">Who or what were the Rephaim?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/1_chr_14_15__natural_cause_for_tree_sound.htm">1 Chronicles 14:15 - Are there natural or archaeological explanations for the sound 'in the tops of the balsam trees' that signaled God's assistance in battle?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_14_8-17_and_2_sam_5.htm">1 Chronicles 14:8-17 - How do we reconcile any discrepancies between this account of David's battles with the Philistines and the parallel text in 2 Samuel 5?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_1_chr_26_1_and_9_17_lists_align.htm">1 Chronicles 26:1 compared to 1 Chronicles 9:17: Do these genealogies for the gatekeepers align, or do they present contradictory lists?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">And the Philistines came.</span>--<span class= "ital">Now the Philistines had come</span>. The narrative goes back to <a href="/1_chronicles/14-8.htm" title="And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out against them.">1Chronicles 14:8</a> a. The invaders had approached by another road than usual, and encamped in the valley of Rephaim (<a href="/1_chronicles/11-15.htm" title="Now three of the thirty captains went down to the rock to David, into the cave of Adullam; and the host of the Philistines encamped in the valley of Rephaim.">1Chronicles 11:15</a>).<p><span class= "bld">Spread themselves.</span>--The chronicler has given an easier term than that used in Samuel.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Spread themselves</span>. The root, <span class="hebrew">פָשַׁט</span> appears here for the <span class="hebrew">נָטַש</span> of the parallel place. So also again in ver. 13 of this chapter. In the valley of Rephaim; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> of giants, though some translate "healers," and yet others "chiefs." Though not Canaanites, they once held portions of Canaan. Their origin is very uncertain. Kalisch ('Commentary on Old Testament,' p. 351) thinks they were descendants of Japheth (<a href="/genesis/14-5.htm">Genesis 14:5</a>; <a href="/genesis/15-20.htm">Genesis 15:20</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/2-9.htm">Deuteronomy 2:9-11</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/3-11.htm">Deuteronomy 3:11</a>). The "valley" was south of Jerusalem, but whether more south-east or south-west is not certain; probably the former (<a href="/joshua/15-8.htm">Joshua 15:8</a>; <a href="/joshua/18-16.htm">Joshua 18:16</a>; <a href="/isaiah/17-5.htm">Isaiah 17:5</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/14-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Now the Philistines</span><br /><span class="heb">וּפְלִשְׁתִּ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(ū·p̄ə·liš·tîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> </span><span class="str2">Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had come</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֑אוּ</span> <span class="translit">(bā·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and raided</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיִּפְשְׁט֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yip̄·šə·ṭū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6584.htm">Strong's 6584: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strip off, make a dash, raid</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Valley</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעֵ֥מֶק</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘ê·meq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6010.htm">Strong's 6010: </a> </span><span class="str2">A vale</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Rephaim.</span><br /><span class="heb">רְפָאִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(rə·p̄ā·’îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7497.htm">Strong's 7497: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rephaim -- inhabitants of an area East of the Jordan</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/14-9.htm">1 Chronicles 14:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/14-9.htm">1 Chronicles 14:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/14-9.htm">1 Chronicles 14:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/14-9.htm">1 Chronicles 14:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/14-9.htm">1 Chronicles 14:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/14-9.htm">1 Chronicles 14:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/14-9.htm">1 Chronicles 14:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/14-9.htm">1 Chronicles 14:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/14-9.htm">1 Chronicles 14:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/14-9.htm">1 Chronicles 14:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/14-9.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 14:9 Now the Philistines had come and made (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/14-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 14:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 14:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/14-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 14:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 14:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>