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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 />Now the Philistines had come 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 />The Philistines arrived and 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 />Now the Philistines had come 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 />Now the Philistines had come 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 />The Philistines also came 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 />The Philistines also went 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 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 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 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 />Now the Philistines had come 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 />Now the Philistines had come and spread out [for battle] 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 />So the Philistines came 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 />So the Philistines came 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 />Now the Philistines had come 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 />So the Philistines 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 />Now the Philistines had come 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 had come and overrun 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 />The Philistines arrived at Rephaim Valley and occupied it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Meanwhile, the Philistines arrived 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 />Now the Philistines had come 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 />Now the Philistines had arrived 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 />Now the Philistines came and spread out 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 />The Philistines also came 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 />Now the Philistines had come 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 have come, 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 have come, 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 came 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 coming 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 />Now the Philistines, arriving, 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 />Meanwhile the Philistines had come 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 />Now the Philistines had come and 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 />The Philistines also came and encamped in the Valley of 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 came 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 />Now the Philistines had come 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, and assembled in the valley of the giants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/5-18.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=1344" 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">17</span>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. <span class="reftext">18</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/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">19</span>So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines 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="/1_chronicles/14-9.htm">1 Chronicles 14:9</a></span><br />Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-1.htm">1 Samuel 17:1</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/3-3.htm">Judges 3:3</a></span><br />the five rulers of the Philistines, all the Canaanites, the Sidonians, and the Hivites who lived in the mountains of Lebanon from Mount Baal-hermon to Lebo-hamath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-13.htm">2 Samuel 23:13</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-15.htm">1 Chronicles 11:15</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-13.htm">1 Samuel 23:13-14</a></span><br />Then David and his men, about six hundred strong, set out and departed from Keilah, moving from place to place. When Saul was told that David had escaped from Keilah, he declined to go forth. / And David stayed in the wilderness strongholds and in the hill country of the Wilderness of Ziph. Day after day Saul searched for him, but God would not deliver David into his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-1.htm">1 Samuel 30:1</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">2 Samuel 8:1</a></span><br />Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-15.htm">2 Samuel 21:15</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="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-1.htm">2 Samuel 22:1</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/13-5.htm">1 Samuel 13:5</a></span><br />Now the Philistines assembled to fight against Israel with three thousand chariots, six thousand horsemen, and troops as numerous as the sand on the seashore. They went up and camped at Michmash, east of Beth-aven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/28-4.htm">1 Samuel 28:4</a></span><br />The Philistines gathered together and camped at Shunem, while Saul gathered all Israel and camped at Gilboa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/7-7.htm">1 Samuel 7:7</a></span><br />When the Philistines heard that the Israelites had gathered at Mizpah, their rulers marched up toward Israel. And when the Israelites learned of this, they feared the Philistines<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-22.htm">1 Samuel 14:22</a></span><br />When all the Israelites who had been hiding in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they also joined the battle in close pursuit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/31-1.htm">1 Samuel 31:1</a></span><br />Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.</p><p class="hdg">the valley</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><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/14-5.htm">Genesis 14:5</a></b></br> And in the fourteenth year came Chedorlaomer, and the kings that <i>were</i> with him, and smote the Rephaims in Ashteroth Karnaim, and the Zuzims in Ham, and the Emims in Shaveh Kiriathaim,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/15-8.htm">Joshua 15:8</a></b></br> And the border went up by the valley of the son of Hinnom unto the south side of the Jebusite; the same <i>is</i> Jerusalem: and the border went up to the top of the mountain that <i>lieth</i> before the valley of Hinnom westward, which <i>is</i> at the end of the valley of the giants northward:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/17-48.htm">Direction</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-17.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/joshua/18-16.htm">Rephaim</a> <a href="/joshua/18-16.htm">Reph'aim</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-16.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-25.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-7.htm">Valley</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/5-22.htm">Direction</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-19.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-22.htm">Rephaim</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-22.htm">Reph'aim</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-22.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-22.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-22.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'; 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They were a seafaring people who settled along the coastal regions of Canaan. Their presence in the narrative often symbolizes the ongoing struggle between the people of God and the forces of the world. Historically, the Philistines were known for their military prowess and advanced weaponry, particularly their use of iron, which gave them a technological advantage over Israel at various times.<p><b>and spread out</b><br>This phrase indicates a strategic military maneuver. The Philistines were known for their organized and formidable army. By spreading out, they were likely attempting to intimidate and encircle the Israelites, cutting off their escape routes and preparing for a large-scale confrontation. This tactic is reminiscent of other biblical battles where enemies of Israel sought to overwhelm them with superior numbers and strategic positioning.<p><b>in the Valley of Rephaim.</b><br>The Valley of Rephaim is located southwest of Jerusalem and was a significant geographical location in biblical times. It was a fertile area, making it a desirable location for settlement and agriculture. The name "Rephaim" is often associated with ancient giants, suggesting a place of formidable reputation. This valley served as a battleground in several biblical accounts, highlighting its strategic importance. The choice of this location by the Philistines underscores their intent to challenge Israel's newly established monarchy under David, as it was close to Jerusalem, the political and spiritual center of Israel. The valley's proximity to Jerusalem also foreshadows the ongoing spiritual and physical battles that would occur in and around the city throughout biblical history.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>A significant group of people in the Old Testament, often in conflict with Israel. They were known for their military prowess and were a constant threat to the Israelites.<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. The name "Rephaim" is often associated with ancient giants, adding a layer of historical and spiritual significance to the location.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The newly anointed king of Israel at this time, who is facing the Philistines' challenge. His leadership and reliance on God are central themes in this chapter.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, led by David, who are in a period of transition and consolidation of power under their new king.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/battle.htm">Battle</a></b><br>The impending conflict between the Philistines and Israelites, which is a recurring theme in David's reign and highlights the ongoing struggle for the Promised Land.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a></b><br>David's life exemplifies the importance of seeking God's guidance in every situation, especially in times of conflict or decision-making.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>The physical battles in the Old Testament often mirror the spiritual battles believers face today. We must be vigilant and rely on God's strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>As a leader, David's actions and decisions impact the entire nation. This highlights the responsibility leaders have to seek God's will for the benefit of those they lead.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>David's faith is not passive; it leads to action. Believers are called to trust God and move forward in obedience, even when facing formidable challenges.<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/ark_to_jerusalem__before_or_after_philistines.htm">When did David bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem? Before defeating the Philistines or after? After (2 Samuel 5 and 6) Before (I Chronicles 13 and 14)</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/why_does_joab_defy_david's_order.htm">Why does Joab's direct killing of Absalom contradict David's explicit command to spare him (2 Samuel 18:5, 14), and does this create a moral inconsistency?</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><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>(18) <span class= "bld">Rephaim.</span>--Translated in <a href="/joshua/15-8.htm" title="And the border went up by the valley of the son of Hinnom to the south side of the Jebusite; the same is Jerusalem: and the border went up to the top of the mountain that lies before the valley of Hinnom westward, which is at the end of the valley of the giants northward:">Joshua 15:8</a>, <span class= "ital">the valley of the giants. </span>It was a fruitful valley, stretching some three miles S. and S.W. from Jerusalem, and only separated from the valley of Hinnom by a narrow ridge. It gave ample room for a large encampment, and its situation is an additional proof that the capture of Jerusalem had already been made, since the Philistines came here "to seek David." They had, however, encamped in the same place at earlier times also (see <a href="/2_samuel/23-13.htm" title="And three of the thirty chief went down, and came to David in the harvest time to the cave of Adullam: and the troop of the Philistines pitched in the valley of Rephaim.">2Samuel 23:13</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The valley of Rephaim.</span> This fruitful valley (<a href="/isaiah/17-5.htm">Isaiah 17:5</a>) is about three miles in length, and two in breadth. Occupying it in vast numbers, the Philistines sent out bodies of men to plunder the whole country, while a sufficient force watched Jerusalem, intending to take it by famine. The Rephaim were an aboriginal race, first mentioned in <a href="/genesis/14-5.htm">Genesis 14:5</a>, and evidently in early times very widely spread in Palestine. The idea that they were giants has no more to be said in its favour than that they were ghosts - the meaning of the word in <a href="/isaiah/26-14.htm">Isaiah 26:14, 19</a>. No sensible philologist will endeavour to explain the names of these primitive races and of their towns by Hebrew roots, though there has been too much of this craze in past times. The Rephaim seem. however, to have been physically a well-developed people, and several races of Canaan of great stature are described in <a href="/deuteronomy/2-11.htm">Deuteronomy 2:11</a> as having belonged to them, as did Og, who was a man of extraordinary dimensions (<a href="/deuteronomy/3-11.htm">Deuteronomy 3:11</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/5-18.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 spread out</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּנָּטְשׁ֖וּ</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/5-18.htm">2 Samuel 5:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/5-18.htm">2 Samuel 5:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/5-18.htm">2 Samuel 5:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/5-18.htm">2 Samuel 5:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/5-18.htm">2 Samuel 5:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/5-18.htm">2 Samuel 5:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/5-18.htm">2 Samuel 5:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/5-18.htm">2 Samuel 5:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/5-18.htm">2 Samuel 5:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/5-18.htm">2 Samuel 5:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/5-18.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 5:18 Now the Philistines had come and spread (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/5-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 5:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 5:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/5-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 5:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 5:19" /></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>