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Verse 14

1 Chronicles 14:9

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Berean Standard Bible

Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim.

American Standard Version (1901)

Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim.

Bible in Basic English

Now the Philistines had come, and had gone out in every direction in the valley of Rephaim.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the vale of Raphaim.

Free Bible Version

The Philistines arrived and raided the valley of Rephaim.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the Philistims came, and spred them selues in the valley of Rephaim.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

Translation for Translators

The army of Philistia had attacked the people in the Rephaim Valley southwest of Jerusalem and had robbed them.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the Valley of Rephaim.

Noah Webster Bible

And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

World English Bible

Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim.

Young's Literal Translation

And the Philistines have come, and rush into the valley of Rephaim,

Context

Two Victories over the Philistines

⁸When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went out to face them.⁹Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim. ¹⁰So David inquired of God, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go,” replied the LORD, “for I will deliver them into your hand.”

Summary

This verse recounts how God gave David victory over the Philistines by instructing him to wait for the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees. David obeyed God's guidance, and as a result, he defeated the Philistines. It serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking and following God's direction in all circumstances, trusting in His wisdom and timing for success in battles we face. David's obedience and reliance on God's leading led to a significant triumph, showcasing the power of faith and obedience in overcoming obstacles.

Commentary

1 Chronicles 14:9

Two Victories over the Philistines

⁸When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went out to face them.⁹Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim. ¹⁰So David inquired of God, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go,” replied the LORD, “for I will deliver them into your hand.”

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Berean Standard Bible

Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim.

American Standard Version (1901)

Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim.

Bible in Basic English

Now the Philistines had come, and had gone out in every direction in the valley of Rephaim.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the vale of Raphaim.

Free Bible Version

The Philistines arrived and raided the valley of Rephaim.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the Philistims came, and spred them selues in the valley of Rephaim.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

Translation for Translators

The army of Philistia had attacked the people in the Rephaim Valley southwest of Jerusalem and had robbed them.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the Valley of Rephaim.

Noah Webster Bible

And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

World English Bible

Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim.

Young's Literal Translation

And the Philistines have come, and rush into the valley of Rephaim,