Translations
Modern
Once again the Philistines raided the valley.
Traditional
And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley.
Literal
And the Philistines added again to make a raid on the valley.
Latin
Alia etiam vice Philisthiim irruerunt, et diffusi sunt in valle.
Original
Hebrew
English
Once again the Philistines raided the valley.
Notes
When David became ruler of all Israel, the Philistines attacked. They no longer saw him as under their control, as they did when he only ruled Judah. They attacked through the valley southwest of Jerusalem (see Joshua 15:8). Before the battle, David asked the Lord for guidance, unlike Saul, who asked a medium for help against the Philistines (1 Chronicles 10:13; see 1 Samuel 28).
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Places
Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan