Translations
Modern
Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim.
Traditional
And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
Literal
And the Philistines went and made a raid on the Valley of Rephaim.
Latin
Porro Philisthiim venientes, diffusi sunt in valle Raphaim.
Original
Hebrew
English
Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim.
Notes
When David became ruler of all Israel, the Philistines attacked. They no longer saw him as under their control, as they did when he only ruled Judah. They attacked through the valley southwest of Jerusalem (see Joshua 15:8). Before the battle, David asked the Lord for guidance, unlike Saul, who asked a medium for help against the Philistines (1 Chronicles 10:13; see 1 Samuel 28).
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Places
Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan Valley of Rephaim: Valley near Jerusalem, site of battles
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Valley of Rephaim