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Verse 5

2 Samuel 5:18

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.

American Standard Version (1901)

Now the Philistines had come and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

Bible in Basic English

And when the Philistines came, they went in every direction in the valley of Rephaim.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the Philistines coming spread themselves in the valley of Raphaim.

Free Bible Version

The Philistines came and spread out across the Valley of Rephaim.

Geneva Bible 1599

But the Philistims came, and spred themselues in the valley of Rephaim.

King James (Authorized) Version

The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

Translation for Translators

The army of Philistia arrived at Rephaim Valley southwest of Jerusalem and spread all over the valley.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.

Noah Webster Bible

The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

World English Bible

Now the Philistines had come and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

Young's Literal Translation

and the Philistines have come, and are spread out in the valley of Rephaim.

Context

Two Victories over the Philistines

¹⁷When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went down to the stronghold.¹⁸Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. ¹⁹So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.”

Summary

In this verse, we see David seeking guidance from the Lord before engaging in battle against the Philistines. David's humility and dependence on God's direction serve as a model for all believers to seek God's wisdom and leading in all circumstances. By inquiring of the Lord, David acknowledges God's sovereignty and recognizes the importance of seeking divine counsel before making decisions. This verse underscores the significance of prayer and seeking God's will in our lives, reminding us that victory comes through obedience and reliance on God's guidance.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

valley of Rephaim--that is, "of giants," a broad and fertile plain, which descends gradually from the central mountains towards the northwest. It was the route by which they marched against Jerusalem. The "hold" to which David went down "was some fortified place where he might oppose the progress of the invaders," and where he signally defeated them.

2 Samuel 5:18

Two Victories over the Philistines

¹⁷When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went down to the stronghold.¹⁸Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. ¹⁹So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.”

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Berean Standard Bible

Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.

American Standard Version (1901)

Now the Philistines had come and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

Bible in Basic English

And when the Philistines came, they went in every direction in the valley of Rephaim.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the Philistines coming spread themselves in the valley of Raphaim.

Free Bible Version

The Philistines came and spread out across the Valley of Rephaim.

Geneva Bible 1599

But the Philistims came, and spred themselues in the valley of Rephaim.

King James (Authorized) Version

The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

Translation for Translators

The army of Philistia arrived at Rephaim Valley southwest of Jerusalem and spread all over the valley.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.

Noah Webster Bible

The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

World English Bible

Now the Philistines had come and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

Young's Literal Translation

and the Philistines have come, and are spread out in the valley of Rephaim.