1 Chronicles 20:5

Translations

Modern

Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.

Traditional

And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of Jair slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear staff was like a weaver’s beam.

Literal

And there was again war with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, and the shaft of his spear was was like a beam of a weaver.

Latin

Aliud quoque bellum gestum est adversus Philisthæos, in quo percussit Adeodatus filius Saltus Bethlehemites fratrem Goliath Gethæi, cujus hastæ lignum erat quasi liciatorium texentium.

Original

Hebrew

English

Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.

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 21:19
Once again there was a battle with the Philistines at Gob, and Elhanan son of Jair the Bethlehemite killed the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.
1 Samuel 17:7
The shaft of his spear was like a weaver’s beam, and its iron point weighed six hundred shekels. In addition, his shield bearer went before him.
1 Samuel 22:10
Ahimelech inquired of the LORD for him and gave him provisions. He also gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.”
1 Samuel 17:4
Then a champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out from the Philistine camp. He was six cubits and a span in height,
1 Samuel 21:9
The priest replied, “The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the Valley of Elah, is here; it is wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod. If you want, you may take it. For there is no other but this one here.” And David said, “There is none like it; give it to me.”

Parallels

2 Samuel 21:15–22

People

Elhanan: Warrior from Bethlehem who killed Goliath's brother Lahmi Goliath: A Philistine giant defeated by David Jaare-oregim: Father of Elhanan, who killed Goliath's brother Lahmi: Brother of Goliath the Gittite

Places

Gath: Philistine city; home of Goliath; refuge for David Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan

Glossary

Beam Chronicles, Books of First and Second Elhanan Genealogy Giants Goliath Jaare-oregim Jair Lahmi Rephaim

Topics

David: King of Israel: Defeats the Philistines Elhanan: Compare Gath: Goliath Lived In Goliath: His Sons Jair: Father of Elhanan Lahmi: Killed by Elhanan

1 Chronicles 20:5

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