2 Samuel 21:22

Verse

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

These four were born of Arapha in Geth, and they fell by the hand of David, and of his servants.

Free Bible Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

These foure were borne to Haraphah in Gath, and died by the hande of Dauid and by the hands of his seruants.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

Those four men 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 four were born to the giant in Gath, and fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.

World English Bible

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

Context

Four Battles against the Philistines

²¹and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him.²²So these four descendants of Rapha in Gath fell at the hands of David and his servants.

Summary

This verse highlights the valor and bravery of Benaiah, one of King David's mighty warriors, who performed great exploits. Benaiah's acts of courage and strength in battle demonstrated his loyalty and skill in serving the king. His unwavering commitment to David's leadership and his fearlessness in facing formidable foes set him apart as a renowned warrior. Benaiah's achievements exemplify the qualities of dedication, bravery, and faithfulness that were esteemed in David's kingdom.

Commentary

2 Samuel 21:22

Four Battles against the Philistines

²¹and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him.²²So these four descendants of Rapha in Gath fell at the hands of David and his servants.

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Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

These four were born of Arapha in Geth, and they fell by the hand of David, and of his servants.

Free Bible Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

These foure were borne to Haraphah in Gath, and died by the hande of Dauid and by the hands of his seruants.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

Those four men 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 four were born to the giant in Gath, and fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.

World English Bible

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