Rapha
Rapha was the ancestor of several Philistine giants who fought against David and his mighty warriors.
MaleGiantUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books7 verses
Summary
A gigantic man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Samuel 21:16; referred to as Rapha (רָפָה) or Raphaite (רְפָאִים); father of Goliath, Ishbi-benob, Saph, Lahmi, Huge man.
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- Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David.
- Some time later at Gob, there was another battle with the Philistines. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Saph, a descendant of Rapha.
- And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha,
- So these four descendants of Rapha in Gath fell at the hands of David and his servants.
- Some time later, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued.
- And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha,
- So these descendants of Rapha in Gath fell at the hands of David and his servants.