1 Chronicles 20:4

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

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.

Literal

And it came to pass afterward that war broke out in Gezer with the Philistines. At that time Sibbechai the Hushathite killed Sippai of the sons of the Rephaim, and they were subdued.

Latin

Post hæc initum est bellum in Gazer adversum Philisthæos, in quo percussit Sobochai Husathites, Saphai de genere Raphaim, et humiliavit eos.

Original

Hebrew

English

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.

Notes

1 Chronicles 18:1–20:8

This section tells about David's wars and military successes, showing him as a great warrior in Israel's history. It focuses on the public and political sides of David's enemies, with little about their private lives.
There are three main parts that match accounts in Samuel:
1. Battles during the kingdom's expansion (1 Chronicles 18:1–17; see 2 Samuel 8:1–16)
2. The battle against the Ammonites (1 Chronicles 19:1–20:3; see 2 Samuel 10:1–11:1; 12:30–31)
3. The deeds of David's mighty men (1 Chronicles 20:4–8; see 2 Samuel 21:18–22)
Each part starts with a time transition (some time later) that loosely connects these events (1 Chronicles 18:1; 19:1; 20:4).

Theme notes and profiles

David

Related verses

2 Samuel 21:18–22
Some time later at Gob, there was another battle with the Philistines. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Saph, a descendant of Rapha.
2 Samuel 21:15
Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines. But David became exhausted.
Joshua 16:3
Then it descended westward to the border of the Japhletites as far as the border of Lower Beth-horon and on to Gezer, and it ended at the Sea.
Joshua 12:12
…the king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;
1 Chronicles 11:29
Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,

Parallels

2 Samuel 21:15–22

People

Hushathites: A clan or family known for their warriors Rapha: Ancestor of Philistine giants; his descendants fought against David's warriors Saph: Philistine giant killed by Sibbechai the Hushathite Sibbecai: One of David's mighty men, a Hushathite

Places

Gezer: A Canaanite city, conquered by Joshua and later by David Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Giants Gob Hushah, Hushathites Rephaim Saph Sibbecai, Sibbechai Sippai

Topics

David: King of Israel: Defeats the Philistines Gezer: Battle with Philistines At Goliath: His Sons Rapha: An Ancestor of Certain Philistine Warriors, (Margins) Saph: A Philistine Giant Sibbechai: A Captain in David's Army Sippai: A Philistine Giant

1 Chronicles 20:4

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