1 Chronicles 20:8

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So these descendants of Rapha in Gath fell at the hands of David and his servants.

American Standard Version (1901)

These were born unto the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.

Bible in Basic English

These were of the offspring of the Rephaim in Gath; they came to their death by the hands of David and his servants.

Free Bible Version

These were the descendants of the giants in Gath, abut they were all killed by David and his men.

Geneva Bible 1599

These were borne vnto Haraphah at Gath, and fell by the hand of Dauid: and by the hands of his seruants.

King James (Authorized) Version

These were born unto the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.

Translation for Translators

Those were some of the descendants of the Rapha giants who had lived in Gath, who were killed [MTY] by David and his soldiers.

Unlocked Literal Bible

These were descendants of the Rephaim of Gath, and they were killed by the hand of David and by the hand of his soldiers.

Noah Webster Bible

These were born to the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.

World English Bible

These were born to the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David and by the hand of his servants.

Young's Literal Translation

These were born to the giant in Gath, and they fall by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.

Context

Battles against the Philistines

⁷and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him.⁸So these descendants of Rapha in Gath fell at the hands of David and his servants.

Summary

This verse recounts the victory of David and his men over the Philistines, where they captured the city of Gath. It highlights the military success and expansion of David's kingdom as he defeated his enemies with the help of the Lord. The conquest of Gath, a significant Philistine city, demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to David and establishing his reign. It serves as a reminder of the importance of trusting in God's strength and guidance in times of battle and adversity.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

These were born unto the giant in Gath - "These were born להרפא leharapha, to that Rapha in Gath, or to Arapha." So the Vulgate, Septuagint, and Chaldee. The compiler of these books passes by also the incest of Amnon with his sister Tamar, and the rebellion of Absalom, and the awful consequences of all these. These should have preceded the fourth verse. These facts could not be unknown to him, for they were notorious to all; but he saw that they were already amply detailed in books which were accredited among the people, and the relations were such as no friend to piety and humanity could delight to repeat. On these grounds the reader will give him credit for the omission. See on Ch1 20:1 (note).

1 Chronicles 20:8

Battles against the Philistines

⁷and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him.⁸So these descendants of Rapha in Gath fell at the hands of David and his servants.

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Berean Standard Bible

So these descendants of Rapha in Gath fell at the hands of David and his servants.

American Standard Version (1901)

These were born unto the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.

Bible in Basic English

These were of the offspring of the Rephaim in Gath; they came to their death by the hands of David and his servants.

Free Bible Version

These were the descendants of the giants in Gath, abut they were all killed by David and his men.

Geneva Bible 1599

These were borne vnto Haraphah at Gath, and fell by the hand of Dauid: and by the hands of his seruants.

King James (Authorized) Version

These were born unto the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.

Translation for Translators

Those were some of the descendants of the Rapha giants who had lived in Gath, who were killed [MTY] by David and his soldiers.

Unlocked Literal Bible

These were descendants of the Rephaim of Gath, and they were killed by the hand of David and by the hand of his soldiers.

Noah Webster Bible

These were born to the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.

World English Bible

These were born to the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David and by the hand of his servants.

Young's Literal Translation

These were born to the giant in Gath, and they fall by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.