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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/5.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/2_samuel/5.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Once more the Philistines came up and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But after a while the Philistines returned and again spread out across the valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the Philistines came up yet again and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Once again the Philistines came up and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the Philistines went up once again and deployed themselves in the Valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now the Philistines came up once again and overran the Valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now the Philistines came up once again and spread themselves out in the valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now the Philistines came up once again and spread themselves out in the valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the Philistines yet again came up and spread themselves out in the valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The Philistines came up once again and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Philistines came up again and spread out in Rephaim Valley.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Philistines came up again and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Some time later, the Philistines came back into the hill country and camped in Rephaim Valley. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The Philistines again attacked and overran the valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then the Philistines went back to Rephaim Valley and occupied it again. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Later, the Philistines once again marched out and encamped in the Rephaim Valley. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Once again the Philistines came up and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The Philistines again came up and spread out in the valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the Valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the Philistines came yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The Philistines came up yet again and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the Philistines add again to come up, and are spread out in the Valley of Rephaim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the Philistines add again to come up, and are spread out in the valley of Rephaim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the rovers will add yet to come up, and they will be dispersed in the valley of Rephaim.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the Philistines came up again and spread themselves in the valley of Raphaim. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the Philistines continued still, so that they ascended and spread themselves out in the Valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Once again the Philistines came up and deployed themselves in the valley of Rephaim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Once again the Philistines came up, and were spread out in the valley of Rephaim.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the Philistines came up yet again and encamped in the Valley of the Giants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Philistines went up again and they camped in the Valley of the Giants<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the Philistines came up yet again, and assembled in the valley of Giants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/5-22.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/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=1384" 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/2_samuel/5.htm">Two Victories over the Philistines</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>There the Philistines abandoned their idols, and David and his men carried them away. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3254.htm" title="3254: way·yō·si·p̄ū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To add. A primitive root; to add or augment.">Once again</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·wḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: pə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">the Philistines</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: la·‘ă·lō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">came up</a> <a href="/hebrew/5203.htm" title="5203: way·yin·nā·ṭə·šū (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to pound, i.e. Smite; by implication to disperse; also, to thrust off, down, out or upon.">and spread out</a> <a href="/hebrew/6010.htm" title="6010: bə·‘ê·meq (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A vale. From amaq; a vale.">in 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">23</span>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.…<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="/1_chronicles/14-13.htm">1 Chronicles 14:13-17</a></span><br />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.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-17.htm">2 Samuel 5:17-21</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_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/30-8.htm">1 Samuel 30:8-10</a></span><br />and David inquired of the LORD: “Should I pursue these raiders? Will I overtake them?” “Pursue them,” the LORD replied, “for you will surely overtake them and rescue the captives.” / So David and his six hundred men went to the Brook of Besor, where some stayed behind / because two hundred men were too exhausted to cross the brook. But David and four hundred men continued in pursuit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45-47</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">2 Samuel 8:1-6</a></span><br />Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute. / David also defeated Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah, who had marched out to restore his dominion along the Euphrates River. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-9.htm">2 Samuel 23:9-12</a></span><br />Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. / And after him was Shammah son of Agee the Hararite. When the Philistines had banded together near a field full of lentils, Israel’s troops fled from them. ...<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="/judges/7-1.htm">Judges 7:1-25</a></span><br />Early in the morning Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) and all the men with him camped beside the spring of Harod. And the camp of Midian was north of them in the valley near the hill of Moreh. / Then the LORD said to Gideon, “You have too many men for Me to deliver Midian into their hands, lest Israel glorify themselves over Me, saying, ‘My own hand has saved me.’ / Now, therefore, proclaim in the hearing of the men: ‘Whoever is fearful and trembling may turn back and leave Mount Gilead.’” So twenty-two thousand of them turned back, but ten thousand remained. ...<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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-28.htm">Matthew 12:28-29</a></span><br />But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. / Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and steal his possessions, unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can plunder his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-21.htm">Luke 11:21-22</a></span><br />When a strong man, fully armed, guards his house, his possessions are secure. / But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armor in which the man trusted, and then he divides up his plunder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-38.htm">Acts 5:38-39</a></span><br />So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail. / But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.”</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 up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.</p><p class="hdg">came up</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/20-22.htm">1 Kings 20:22</a></b></br> And the prophet came to the king of Israel, and said unto him, Go, strengthen thyself, and mark, and see what thou doest: for at the return of the year the king of Syria will come up against thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/14-13.htm">1 Chronicles 14:13</a></b></br> And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/3-34.htm">Add</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-18.htm">Direction</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-24.htm">Once</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-21.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-18.htm">Rephaim</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-18.htm">Reph'aim</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-18.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-18.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-18.htm">Valley</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/7-20.htm">Add</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-34.htm">Direction</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-22.htm">Once</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-24.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-18.htm">Rephaim</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-13.htm">Reph'aim</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-17.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-6.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-13.htm">Valley</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/5-1.htm">The tribes come to Hebron and anoint David over Israel,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/5-4.htm">David's age</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/5-6.htm">Taking Zion from the Jebusites, he dwells in it</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/5-11.htm">Hiram sends to David,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/5-13.htm">Eleven sons are born to him in Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/5-17.htm">David, directed by God, smites the Philistines at Baal-perazim</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/5-22.htm">And again at the mulberry trees</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/2_samuel/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Once again the Philistines came up</b><br>The Philistines were a recurring adversary of Israel, often challenging them militarily. This phrase indicates a repeated pattern of conflict, highlighting the persistent threat the Philistines posed. Historically, the Philistines were a seafaring people who settled along the coastal regions of Canaan. Their frequent incursions into Israelite territory reflect the ongoing struggle for dominance in the region. This persistence can be seen as a test of Israel's reliance on God for deliverance, as seen in previous encounters such as those with Samson and Saul.<p><b>and spread out</b><br>The act of spreading out suggests a strategic military maneuver, indicating the Philistines' intent to assert control and intimidate. This tactic was common in ancient warfare, allowing an army to cover more ground and present a formidable front. The Philistines' ability to mobilize and organize their forces demonstrates their military prowess and the threat they posed to Israel. This also sets the stage for God’s intervention, as seen in other biblical narratives where overwhelming odds are overcome by divine assistance.<p><b>in the Valley of Rephaim.</b><br>The Valley of Rephaim was located southwest of Jerusalem and was a significant geographical location in biblical times. It was known for its fertile land, making it a desirable area for control. The name "Rephaim" is associated with ancient giants, adding a layer of historical and mythological significance. This valley was a frequent battleground, as seen in other biblical accounts, such as in Joshua and Isaiah. The choice of this location for the Philistines' encampment underscores the strategic importance of the area and foreshadows the divine victory that David would achieve, reminiscent of God's promises to deliver Israel from their enemies.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The anointed king of Israel, who is leading his people against the Philistines. His leadership and reliance on God are central to this passage.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>A recurring enemy of Israel, representing opposition and challenges to God's people. They are known for their military strength and persistent attacks.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/v/valley_of_rephaim.htm">Valley of Rephaim</a></b><br>A geographical location near Jerusalem, often associated with battles between Israel and the Philistines. The name "Rephaim" can be linked to ancient giants, symbolizing formidable challenges.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god_for_guidance.htm">Dependence on God for Guidance</a></b><br>David's repeated encounters with the Philistines remind us of the importance of seeking God's direction in every challenge we face.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/persistence_of_spiritual_battles.htm">Persistence of Spiritual Battles</a></b><br>Just as the Philistines repeatedly attacked, we too face ongoing spiritual battles. We must remain vigilant and prepared.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_deliverance.htm">God's Faithfulness in Deliverance</a></b><br>Despite the recurring threat, God consistently delivers His people when they rely on Him, demonstrating His faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_discernment.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Discernment</a></b><br>David's success was not just in his military strategy but in his ability to discern God's will. We must cultivate spiritual discernment through prayer and scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/facing_giants_with_faith.htm">Facing Giants with Faith</a></b><br>The Valley of Rephaim symbolizes daunting challenges. Like David, we can face our "giants" with confidence in God's power.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 5</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/is_there_evidence_for_a_literal_'valley_of_baca'.htm">In Psalm 84:5–7, is there any historical or archaeological evidence for a literal “Valley of Baca”? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_judges_5_stress_miracles_over_strategy.htm">Judges 5:2-31: Why does this passage emphasize miraculous intervention, while other biblical texts stress human military strategies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_philistines'_quick_defeat_plausible.htm">Is the quick defeat of the Philistines (5:17-25) historically plausible given their established military presence and lack of corroborating records from neighboring cultures?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) <span class= "bld">Came up yet again.</span>--As David had not followed up his victory (probably because he was not yet in condition to do so) the Philistines repeated their attack in the same place.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The Philistines came up yet again.</span> Their first defeat had probably not been accompanied by much slaughter; for David's men were few in number, though brave as lions. Retreating then to some distance, the Philistines called in their garrisons, and waited also for reinforcements from home, and then advanced again to the same spot. And as David was prepared to attack them in front, he also must now have gathered round him the chivalry of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/5-22.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">Once again</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּסִ֥פוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·si·p̄ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3254.htm">Strong's 3254: </a> </span><span class="str2">To add, augment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Philistines</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּלִשְׁתִּ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(pə·liš·tîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">came up</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽעֲל֑וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(la·‘ă·lō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ascend, in, actively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and spread out</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּנָּֽטְשׁ֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yin·nā·ṭə·šū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5203.htm">Strong's 5203: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pound, smite, to disperse, to thrust off, down, out, upon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in 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/2_samuel/5-22.htm">2 Samuel 5:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/5-22.htm">2 Samuel 5:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/5-22.htm">2 Samuel 5:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/5-22.htm">2 Samuel 5:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/5-22.htm">2 Samuel 5:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/5-22.htm">2 Samuel 5:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/5-22.htm">2 Samuel 5:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/5-22.htm">2 Samuel 5:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/5-22.htm">2 Samuel 5:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/5-22.htm">2 Samuel 5:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/5-22.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 5:22 The Philistines came up yet again (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/5-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 5:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 5:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/5-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 5:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 5:23" /></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>