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David went down with his men to fight against the Philistines, and he became exhausted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/21.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Once again the Philistines were at war with Israel. And when David and his men were in the thick of battle, David became weak and exhausted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/21.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />There was war again between the Philistines and Israel, and David went down together with his servants, and they fought against the Philistines. And David grew weary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines. But David became exhausted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines: and David waxed faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />When the Philistines were at war again with Israel, David and his servants with him went down and fought against the Philistines; and David grew faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now when the Philistines were at war with Israel again, David went down, and his servants with him; and when they fought against the Philistines, David became weary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now when the Philistines were at war again with Israel, David went down and his servants with him; and as they fought against the Philistines, David became weary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now when the Philistines were at war again with Israel, David went down and his servants with him; and as they fought against the Philistines, David became weary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the Philistines were at war again with Israel, so David went down and his servants with him; and as they fought against the Philistines, David became weary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now the Philistines were at war again with Israel. David went down with his servants, and as they fought against the Philistines, David became weary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Philistines again waged war against Israel. David went down with his soldiers, and they fought the Philistines, but David became exhausted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Philistines again waged war against Israel. David went down with his soldiers, and they fought the Philistines, but David became exhausted. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the Philistines had war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines. And David waxed faint;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />One time David got very tired when he and his soldiers were fighting the Philistines. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the Philistines had war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines: and David waxed faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Once again there was a battle between the Philistines and Israel. So David and his men went to fight the Philistines, but David became exhausted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />There was another war between the Philistines and Israel, and David and his men went and fought the Philistines. During one of the battles David grew tired. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Afterwards, war broke out between the Philistines and Israel, so David went down to fight the Philistines. David became weary, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines. But David became exhausted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Another battle was fought between the Philistines and Israel. So David went down with his soldiers and fought the Philistines. David became exhausted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And there was war again between the Philistines and Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines. Now David became exhausted,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Moreover, the Philistines had yet war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines: and David became faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The Philistines had war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines. David grew faint; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And again the Philistines have war with Israel, and David goes down, and his servants with him, and they fight with the Philistines; and David is weary,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And again have the Philistines war with Israel, and David goeth down, and his servants with him, and they fight with the Philistines; and David is weary,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And yet there will be war to the rovers with Israel; and David will go down, and his servants with him, and they will fight with the rovers: and David will be faint.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the Philistines made war again against Israel, and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines. And David growing faint, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then the Philistines again undertook a battle against Israel. And David descended, and his servants with him, and they fought against the Philistines. But when David grew faint,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />There was another battle between the Philistines and Israel. David went down with his servants and fought the Philistines, but David grew tired.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The Philistines went to war again with Israel, and David went down together with his servants. They fought against the Philistines, and David grew weary.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Moreover the Philistines were again at war with Israel; and David went down and his servants with him to fight against the Philistines;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And there was again war for the Philistines with Israel, and David came down, and his Servants with him, to fight with the Philistines<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the Philistines had war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines; and David waxed faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And there was yet war between the Philistines and Israel: and David went down and his servants with him, and they fought with the Philistines, and David went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/21-15.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=6577" 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/21.htm">Four Battles Against the Philistines</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><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.">Once again</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wat·tə·hî- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: lap·pə·liš·tîm (Prep-l, Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">the Philistines</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: mil·ḥā·māh (N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">waged war</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’eṯ- (Prep) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">and David</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: wa·‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">and his servants</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: way·yê·reḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come or go down, descend. ">went down</a> <a href="/hebrew/3898.htm" title="3898: way·yil·lā·ḥă·mū (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To feed on, to consume, to battle. A primitive root; to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle.">and fought</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’eṯ- (Prep) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">against</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/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">but David</a> <a href="/hebrew/5888.htm" title="5888: way·yā·‘ap̄ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be faint. A primitive root; to languish.">became exhausted.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>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.…<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/20-4.htm">1 Chronicles 20:4</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-1.htm">1 Samuel 17:1-58</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/5-18.htm">2 Samuel 5:18-25</a></span><br />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.” / So David went to Baal-perazim, where he defeated the Philistines and said, “Like a bursting flood, the LORD has burst out against my enemies before me.” So he called that place Baal-perazim. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">1 Chronicles 11:22-23</a></span><br />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 five cubits tall. Although the Egyptian had a spear like a weaver’s beam in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-52.htm">1 Samuel 14:52</a></span><br />And the war with the Philistines was fierce for all the days of Saul. So whenever he noticed any strong or brave man, Saul would enlist him.<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="/1_chronicles/11-12.htm">1 Chronicles 11:12-14</a></span><br />Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. / He was with David at Pas-dammim when the Philistines gathered there for battle. At a place with a field full of barley, the troops fled from the Philistines. / But Eleazar and David stationed themselves in the middle of the field and defended it. They struck down the Philistines, and the LORD brought about a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-6.htm">1 Samuel 18:6-7</a></span><br />As the troops were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs, and with tambourines and other instruments. / And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">2 Samuel 8:1-14</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="/1_chronicles/18-1.htm">1 Chronicles 18:1-13</a></span><br />Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, and they became subject to David and brought him tribute. / As far as Hamath, David also defeated King Hadadezer of Zobah, who had marched out to establish his dominion along the Euphrates River. ...<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="/2_samuel/10-17.htm">2 Samuel 10:17-19</a></span><br />When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan, and went to Helam. Then the Arameans arrayed themselves against David and fought against him. / But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven hundred charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also struck down Shobach the commander of their army, who died there. / When all the kings who were subject to Hadadezer saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they made peace with Israel and became subject to them. So the Arameans were afraid to help the Ammonites anymore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-17.htm">1 Chronicles 19:17-19</a></span><br />When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan, advanced toward the Arameans, and arrayed for battle against them. When David lined up to engage them in battle, they fought against him. / But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven thousand of their charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also killed Shophach the commander of their army. / When Hadadezer’s subjects saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they made peace with David and became subject to him. So the Arameans were unwilling to help the Ammonites anymore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-1.htm">2 Samuel 22:1-51</a></span><br />And David sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. / He said: “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. / My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-8.htm">1 Chronicles 16:8-36</a></span><br />“Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. / Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. / Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines: and David waxed faint.</p><p class="hdg">the Philistines</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/5-17.htm">2 Samuel 5:17,22</a></b></br> But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard <i>of it</i>, and went down to the hold… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/20-4.htm">1 Chronicles 20:4</a></b></br> And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer with the Philistines; at which time Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Sippai, <i>that was</i> of the children of the giant: and they were subdued.</p><p class="hdg">and David waxed faint</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/14-10.htm">Joshua 14:10,11</a></b></br> And now, behold, the LORD hath kept me alive, as he said, these forty and five years, even since the LORD spake this word unto Moses, while <i>the children of</i> Israel wandered in the wilderness: and now, lo, I <i>am</i> this day fourscore and five years old… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/71-9.htm">Psalm 71:9,18</a></b></br> Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/73-26.htm">Psalm 73:26</a></b></br> My flesh and my heart faileth: <i>but</i> God <i>is</i> the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/19-10.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-13.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-29.htm">Faint</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-10.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-6.htm">Fought</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-19.htm">Gob</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-5.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-27.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-22.htm">Once</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-12.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-6.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-13.htm">Together</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-8.htm">War</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-10.htm">Waxed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-29.htm">Weary</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/21-17.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-16.htm">David</a> <a href="/job/4-5.htm">Faint</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-40.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-19.htm">Fought</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-18.htm">Gob</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-4.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-17.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-46.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-13.htm">Once</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-18.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-22.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-9.htm">Together</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-18.htm">War</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-34.htm">Waxed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-10.htm">Weary</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 21</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/21-1.htm">The three year Gibeonite famine ceases, by hanging seven of Saul's sons.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/21-10.htm">Rizpah's kindness unto the dead</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/21-12.htm">David buries the bones of Saul and Jonathan in his father's tomb</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/21-15.htm">Four battles against the Philistines, wherein four men of David slay four giants.</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'; 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Their conflicts with Israel are documented throughout the books of Samuel, highlighting the ongoing struggle between the Israelites and their neighboring enemies. This phrase indicates a repeated cycle of conflict, suggesting the Philistines' determination to subdue Israel. Historically, the Philistines were a seafaring people who settled along the coastal regions of Canaan, known for their military prowess and iron weaponry, which gave them an advantage in warfare.<p><b>and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines</b><br>David, as king, led his men into battle, demonstrating his role as both a military leader and a servant of God. His "servants" likely refer to his loyal warriors, including the mighty men mentioned in other parts of Samuel. This action reflects David's responsibility to protect Israel and fulfill his kingly duties. The phrase "went down" may indicate a descent from the hill country of Judah to the lower coastal plains where the Philistines resided, emphasizing the geographical movement necessary for battle.<p><b>But David became exhausted</b><br>David's exhaustion signifies his humanity and vulnerability, despite being a man after God's own heart. This moment of weakness contrasts with his earlier victories, such as his triumph over Goliath, another Philistine. It serves as a reminder of the physical and emotional toll of leadership and warfare. This exhaustion can also be seen as a type of Christ, who, in His humanity, experienced weariness and fatigue, yet continued to fulfill His mission. David's fatigue foreshadows the need for reliance on God's strength rather than human ability alone.<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 threat during the reigns of Saul and David.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation chosen by God, often in conflict with surrounding nations, including the Philistines. This passage highlights another instance of their ongoing battles.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The King of Israel, anointed by God, known for his military prowess and leadership. In this passage, he is depicted as growing weary, indicating his human limitations.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/david's_servants.htm">David's Servants</a></b><br>Loyal followers and warriors who fought alongside David. Their presence underscores the communal effort in Israel's battles.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/war.htm">War</a></b><br>The ongoing conflict between Israel and the Philistines, representing the spiritual and physical battles faced by God's people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/human_limitations_and_reliance_on_god.htm">Human Limitations and Reliance on God</a></b><br>Even the strongest leaders, like David, experience weariness. This reminds us of our need to rely on God's strength rather than our own.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community_in_battle.htm">The Importance of Community in Battle</a></b><br>David's servants fought alongside him, illustrating the necessity of community and support in facing life's battles. We are not meant to fight alone.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_spiritual_warfare.htm">Perseverance in Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>The ongoing battles with the Philistines symbolize the continuous spiritual warfare believers face. We must remain vigilant and persistent in our faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_repeated_battles.htm">God's Faithfulness in Repeated Battles</a></b><br>Despite repeated conflicts, God remained faithful to Israel. This encourages us to trust in God's faithfulness in our recurring struggles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_seasons_of_weariness.htm">Recognizing Seasons of Weariness</a></b><br>Acknowledging times of weariness allows us to seek rest and renewal in God, understanding that it is part of the human experience.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 21</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_david's_psalm_38_affliction.htm">If David wrote Psalm 38, is there historical or archaeological evidence supporting his severe affliction described here? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_david_face_defeats_if_god_is_refuge.htm">Psalm 31:1 refers to God as a “refuge,” so why do historical records still depict David facing ongoing military defeats? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_achish_accept_david_in_1_sam_29.htm">How can David's earlier triumphs over the Philistines, such as in 1 Samuel 17, be reconciled with Achish's acceptance of him in 1 Samuel 29?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_psalm_18's_military_events.htm">Is there any archaeological or historical evidence supporting the dramatic military victories and deliverances described in Psalm 18? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) <span class= "bld">Had yet war again.</span>--This, like the preceding narrative, bears no note of time except that it occurred after some other wars with the Philistines; but this is only to say that it was after David ascended the throne. From the latter part of <a href="/2_samuel/21-17.htm" title="But Abishai the son of Zeruiah succored him, and smote the Philistine, and killed him. Then the men of David swore to him, saying, You shall go no more out with us to battle, that you quench not the light of Israel.">2Samuel 21:17</a> it is plain that it must have been after David had become king of all Israel, and probably after he had become somewhat advanced in years. In <a href="/context/1_chronicles/20-4.htm" title="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.">1Chronicles 20:4-8</a> much the same paragraph is placed immediately after the war with Ammon; but this seems to be a mere juxta-position rather than designed as a chronological sequence.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Moreover</span>. A new narrative begins here, and the heroic acts related in it are taken probably from some record of the martial deeds of David and his mighties. We have already seen that the Book of Jasher (<a href="/2_samuel/1-18.htm">2 Samuel 1:18</a>) was a national anthology, full of ballads and songs in praise of glorious exploits of Israel's worthies. The source of the narratives recorded here apparently was a history in prose, and commenced, perhaps, with David's own achievement in slaying Goliath - a deed which celled forth the heroism of the nation, and was emulated by other brave men. These extracts were probably given for their own sake, and are repeated in <a href="/1_chronicles/20-4.htm">1 Chronicles 20:4-8</a>, where they are placed immediately after the capture of Rabbah; but they here form an appropriate introduction to the psalm of thanksgiving in ch. 22. It was usual in Hebrew, in making quotations, to leave them without any attempt at adapting them to their new place; and thus the "moreover" and "yet again," which referred to some previous narrative in the history, are left unchanged. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/21-15.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">ע֧וֹד</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·wḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> </span><span class="str2">Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Philistines</span><br /><span class="heb">לַפְּלִשְׁתִּ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(lap·pə·liš·tîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | 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">waged war</span><br /><span class="heb">מִלְחָמָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(mil·ḥā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> </span><span class="str2">A battle, war</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶת־</span> <span class="translit">(’eṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Israel,</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֜ד</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his servants</span><br /><span class="heb">וַעֲבָדָ֥יו</span> <span class="translit">(wa·‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">went down</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּ֨רֶד</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·reḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come or go down, descend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and fought</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּלָּחֲמ֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yil·lā·ḥă·mū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3898.htm">Strong's 3898: </a> </span><span class="str2">To feed on, to consume, to battle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶת־</span> <span class="translit">(’eṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</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">but David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">became exhausted.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֥עַף</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·‘ap̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5774.htm">Strong's 5774: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fly, to faint</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/21-15.htm">2 Samuel 21:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/21-15.htm">2 Samuel 21:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/21-15.htm">2 Samuel 21:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/21-15.htm">2 Samuel 21:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/21-15.htm">2 Samuel 21:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/21-15.htm">2 Samuel 21:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/21-15.htm">2 Samuel 21:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/21-15.htm">2 Samuel 21:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/21-15.htm">2 Samuel 21:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/21-15.htm">2 Samuel 21:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/21-15.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 21:15 The Philistines had war again with Israel (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/21-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 21:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 21:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/21-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 21:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 21:16" /></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>