1 Chronicles 14:9
1 Chronicles 14:9 in Multiple Translations
Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim.
And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim.
Now the Philistines had come, and had gone out in every direction in the valley of Rephaim.
The Philistines arrived and raided the valley of Rephaim.
And the Philistims came, and spred them selues in the valley of Rephaim.
And the Philistines have come, and rush into the valley of Rephaim,
Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim.
And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the vale of Raphaim.
The army of Philistia had attacked the people in the Rephaim Valley southwest of Jerusalem and had robbed them.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 14:9
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1 Chronicles 14:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/פְלִשְׁתִּ֖ים
בָּ֑אוּ
וַֽ/יִּפְשְׁט֖וּ
בְּ/עֵ֥מֶק
רְפָאִֽים
וּ/פְלִשְׁתִּ֖ים
Pᵉlishtîy
H6430
Philistines
Conj | Ngmpa
בָּ֑אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
וַֽ/יִּפְשְׁט֖וּ
pâshaṭ
H6584
to strip
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְּ/עֵ֥מֶק
ʻêmeq
H6010
valley
Prep | N-ms
רְפָאִֽים
râphâʼ
H7497
Rapha
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 14:9
וּ/פְלִשְׁתִּ֖ים
Pᵉlishtîy
H6430
"Philistines"
Conj | Ngmpa
A Philistine is a person from the region of Philistia, which was inhabited by immigrants from other places. The Philistines were known for their conflicts with the Israelites, as recorded in the Bible. They were a distinct ethnic group.
Definition: Philistine = "immigrants" an inhabitant of Philistia; descendants of Mizraim who immigrated from Caphtor (Crete?) to the western seacoast of Canaan Another name of ga.dol (גָּדוֹל "Great( Sea)" H1419J)
Usage: Occurs in 244 OT verses. KJV: Philistine. See also: Genesis 10:14; 1 Samuel 17:8; 1 Chronicles 10:1.
בָּ֑אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
וַֽ/יִּפְשְׁט֖וּ
pâshaṭ
H6584
"to strip"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to strip or remove something, like taking off clothes or plundering a place. It is used in Exodus 22:26 to describe taking a pledge from someone. The word implies a sense of removal or deprivation.
Definition: 1) to strip, invade, strip off, make a dash, raid, spread out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to strip off, put off 1a2) to put off (one's shelter), make a dash 1b) (Piel) to strip 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to strip of 1c2) to strip off 1c3) to flay 1d) (Hithpael) to strip oneself of
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: fall upon, flay, invade, make an invasion, pull off, put off, make a road, run upon, rush, set, spoil, spread selves (abroad), strip (off, self). See also: Genesis 37:23; 1 Chronicles 14:9; Isaiah 32:11.
בְּ/עֵ֥מֶק
ʻêmeq
H6010
"valley"
Prep | N-ms
Describes a valley or lowland area, like the Valley of Elah where David fought Goliath.
Definition: valley, vale, lowland, open country
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: dale, vale, valley (often used as a part of proper names). See also H1025 (בֵּית הָעֵמֶק). See also: Genesis 14:3; 2 Samuel 18:18; Psalms 60:8.
רְפָאִֽים
râphâʼ
H7497
"Rapha"
N-proper
The Raphaite were a group of giants, including Goliath, mentioned in 2 Samuel 21:16, who lived during the time of King David.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.21.16; father of: Goliath (H1555), Ishbi-benob (H3430), Saph (H5593), Lahmi (H3902), huge_man (H4060A); also translated "giant"; Also named: re.pha.im (רְפָאִים "Raphaite" H7497H) § giant, Rephah
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: giant, Rapha, Rephaim(-s). See also H1051 (בֵּית רָפָא). See also: Genesis 14:5; 2 Samuel 5:22; Isaiah 17:5.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 14:9
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Context — Two Victories over the Philistines
7Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet.
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.” 11So David and his men went up to Baal-perazim, where he defeated the Philistines and said, “Like a bursting flood, God has burst out against my enemies by my hand.” So they called that place Baal-perazim.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 11:15 | 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. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 14:13 | Once again the Philistines raided the valley. |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 23:13 | 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. |
| 4 | Isaiah 17:5 | as the reaper gathers the standing grain and harvests the ears with his arm, as one gleans heads of grain in the Valley of Rephaim. |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 5:18 | Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. |
1 Chronicles 14:9 Summary
The Philistines, who were enemies of the Israelites, came and raided the Valley of Rephaim, which was a strategic location near Jerusalem. This was a challenge to David's authority as the newly anointed king, but he trusted God for guidance and protection, as seen in 1 Chronicles 14:10. Just like David, we can trust God to deliver us from our enemies and challenges, as promised in Psalm 23:4 and Isaiah 41:10. By seeking God's guidance and trusting in His sovereignty, we can face any situation with confidence and courage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Philistines raid the Valley of Rephaim?
The Philistines raided the Valley of Rephaim because they had heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 14:8, and they sought to attack him and assert their dominance over the land, similar to their actions in 1 Samuel 23:1-12.
What is the significance of the Valley of Rephaim?
The Valley of Rephaim was a strategic location near Jerusalem, and its control was crucial for the kingdom's security, as seen in 2 Samuel 5:17-25 and 1 Chronicles 11:15-19, where David and his men also fought against the Philistines in this area.
How did David respond to the Philistines' raid?
David responded to the Philistines' raid by inquiring of God, as seen in 1 Chronicles 14:10, seeking guidance and direction on how to handle the situation, demonstrating his trust in God's sovereignty and provision, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6.
What can we learn from the Philistines' actions in this verse?
We can learn that the enemies of God's people often seek to attack and intimidate them, but God is always in control and will deliver His people, as promised in Psalm 34:17-20 and Romans 8:28, if they trust and obey Him.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond when faced with unexpected challenges or attacks, and what can I learn from David's example in this verse?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God for deliverance and protection, just like David did in this situation?
- How can I apply the principle of seeking God's guidance and direction, as seen in 1 Chronicles 14:10, to my own decision-making and problem-solving?
- What are some ways I can demonstrate my trust in God's sovereignty and provision, even in the face of adversity or uncertainty?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 14:9
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 14:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 14:9
And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 14:9
(9) And the Philistines came.—Now the Philistines had come. The narrative goes back to 1 Chronicles 14:8 a. The invaders had approached by another road than usual, and encamped in the valley of Rephaim (1 Chronicles 11:15). Spread themselves.—The chronicler has given an easier term than that used in Samuel.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 14:9
9. spread themselves] R.V. made a raid. In fact both renderings are right; the Philistines scattered themselves in search of spoil. the valley of Rephaim] to be identified probably with the shallow valley, now called Beḳ ?â‘a, across which runs the road from Jerusalem to Beth-lehem (Bädeker, p. 120).
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 14:9
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Insights by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the verse 1 Peter 5:7, specifically the phrase "He careth for you." He begins by highlighting examples from the Old Testament where God show |