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2 Kings 18:8
He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza [the most distant city] and its borders, from the [isolated] lookout tower to the [populous] fortified city.
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Christian Standard Bible®
He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its borders, from watchtower to fortified city.
He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its borders, from watchtower to fortified city.
Hebrew Names Version
He struck the Pelishtim to `Aza and the borders of it, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified city.
He struck the Pelishtim to `Aza and the borders of it, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified city.
King James Version
He smote the Philistines, even unto Gaza, and the borders thereof, from the tower of the watchmen to the fenced city.
He smote the Philistines, even unto Gaza, and the borders thereof, from the tower of the watchmen to the fenced city.
English Standard Version
He struck down the Philistines as far as Gaza and its territory, from watchtower to fortified city.
He struck down the Philistines as far as Gaza and its territory, from watchtower to fortified city.
New Century Version
Hezekiah defeated the Philistines all the way to Gaza and its borders, including the watchtowers and the strong, walled cities.
Hezekiah defeated the Philistines all the way to Gaza and its borders, including the watchtowers and the strong, walled cities.
New English Translation
He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its territory, from the watchtower to the city fortress.
He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its territory, from the watchtower to the city fortress.
New American Standard Bible
He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its territory, from watchtower to fortified city.
He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its territory, from watchtower to fortified city.
World English Bible
He struck the Philistines to Gaza and the borders of it, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified city.
He struck the Philistines to Gaza and the borders of it, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified city.
Geneva Bible (1587)
He smote the Philistims vnto Azzah, and the coastes thereof, from the watch towre vnto the defensed citie.
He smote the Philistims vnto Azzah, and the coastes thereof, from the watch towre vnto the defensed citie.
Legacy Standard Bible
He struck the Philistines as far as Gaza and its territory, from watchtower to fortified city.
He struck the Philistines as far as Gaza and its territory, from watchtower to fortified city.
Berean Standard Bible
He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its borders, from watchtower to fortified city.
He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its borders, from watchtower to fortified city.
Contemporary English Version
Hezekiah defeated the Philistine towns as far away as Gaza—from the smallest towns to the large, walled cities.
Hezekiah defeated the Philistine towns as far away as Gaza—from the smallest towns to the large, walled cities.
Complete Jewish Bible
He drove the P'lishtim back to ‘Azah and laid waste to their territory from the watchtower to the fortified city.
He drove the P'lishtim back to ‘Azah and laid waste to their territory from the watchtower to the fortified city.
Darby Translation
He smote the Philistines unto Gazah and its borders, from the watchmen's tower to the fortified city.
He smote the Philistines unto Gazah and its borders, from the watchmen's tower to the fortified city.
Easy-to-Read Version
Hezekiah defeated the Philistines all the way to Gaza and the area around it. He defeated all the Philistine cities—from the smallest town to the largest city.
Hezekiah defeated the Philistines all the way to Gaza and the area around it. He defeated all the Philistine cities—from the smallest town to the largest city.
George Lamsa Translation
He smote the Philistines as far as Gaza and the borders thereof, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified city.
He smote the Philistines as far as Gaza and the borders thereof, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified city.
Good News Translation
He defeated the Philistines and raided their settlements, from the smallest village to the largest city, including Gaza and its surrounding territory.
He defeated the Philistines and raided their settlements, from the smallest village to the largest city, including Gaza and its surrounding territory.
Lexham English Bible
He attacked the Philistines up to Gaza and its territory from the watchtower up to the fortified city.
He attacked the Philistines up to Gaza and its territory from the watchtower up to the fortified city.
Literal Translation
He struck the Philistines to Gaza and its borders, from the Watch Tower to the fortified city.
He struck the Philistines to Gaza and its borders, from the Watch Tower to the fortified city.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
He smote the Philistynes also vnto Gasa, and their borders, from the castels vnto the stronge cities.
He smote the Philistynes also vnto Gasa, and their borders, from the castels vnto the stronge cities.
American Standard Version
He smote the Philistines unto Gaza and the borders thereof, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified city.
He smote the Philistines unto Gaza and the borders thereof, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified city.
Bible in Basic English
He overcame the Philistines as far as Gaza and its limits, from the tower of the watchman to the walled town.
He overcame the Philistines as far as Gaza and its limits, from the tower of the watchman to the walled town.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
He smote the Philistines euen vnto Azza & the coastes therof, both castels where they kept watches, and strong cities.
He smote the Philistines euen vnto Azza & the coastes therof, both castels where they kept watches, and strong cities.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
He smote the Philistines unto Gaza and the borders thereof, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified city.
He smote the Philistines unto Gaza and the borders thereof, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified city.
King James Version (1611)
He smote the Philistines euen vnto Gaza, and the borders thereof, from the towre of the watchmen to the fenced cities.
He smote the Philistines euen vnto Gaza, and the borders thereof, from the towre of the watchmen to the fenced cities.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
He smote the Philistines even to Gaza, and to the border of it, from the tower of the watchmen even to the strong city.
He smote the Philistines even to Gaza, and to the border of it, from the tower of the watchmen even to the strong city.
English Revised Version
He smote the Philistines unto Gaza and the borders thereof, from the tower of the watchmen to the fenced city.
He smote the Philistines unto Gaza and the borders thereof, from the tower of the watchmen to the fenced city.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
and he smoot Philisteis `til to Gazam, and alle the termes of hem, fro the tour of keperis `til to a citee maad strong.
and he smoot Philisteis `til to Gazam, and alle the termes of hem, fro the tour of keperis `til to a citee maad strong.
Young's Literal Translation
he hath smitten the Philistines unto Gaza, and its borders, from a tower of watchers unto the fenced city.
he hath smitten the Philistines unto Gaza, and its borders, from a tower of watchers unto the fenced city.
Update Bible Version
He smote the Philistines to Gaza and the borders thereof, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified city.
He smote the Philistines to Gaza and the borders thereof, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified city.
Webster's Bible Translation
He smote the Philistines, [even] to Gaza, and its borders, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified city.
He smote the Philistines, [even] to Gaza, and its borders, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified city.
New King James Version
He subdued the Philistines, as far as Gaza and its territory, from watchtower to fortified city.
He subdued the Philistines, as far as Gaza and its territory, from watchtower to fortified city.
New Living Translation
He also conquered the Philistines as far distant as Gaza and its territory, from their smallest outpost to their largest walled city.
He also conquered the Philistines as far distant as Gaza and its territory, from their smallest outpost to their largest walled city.
New Life Bible
He destroyed the Philistines as far as Gaza and its land, from the smallest town to the strongest city.
He destroyed the Philistines as far as Gaza and its land, from the smallest town to the strongest city.
New Revised Standard
He attacked the Philistines as far as Gaza and its territory, from watchtower to fortified city.
He attacked the Philistines as far as Gaza and its territory, from watchtower to fortified city.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
He, smote the Philistines, as far as Gazah, and her boundaries, - from the watchmen's tower even to the fortified city.
He, smote the Philistines, as far as Gazah, and her boundaries, - from the watchmen's tower even to the fortified city.
Douay-Rheims Bible
He smote the Philistines as far as Gaza, and all their borders, from the tower of the watchmen to the fenced city.
He smote the Philistines as far as Gaza, and all their borders, from the tower of the watchmen to the fenced city.
Revised Standard Version
He smote the Philistines as far as Gaza and its territory, from watchtower to fortified city.
He smote the Philistines as far as Gaza and its territory, from watchtower to fortified city.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its territory, from watchtower to fortified city.
He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its territory, from watchtower to fortified city.
Contextual Overview
1Now it came about in the third year of Hoshea the son of Elah king of Israel, Hezekiah the son of Ahaz king of Judah became king. 2He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Abi the daughter of Zechariah. 3Hezekiah did right in the sight of the LORD, in accordance with everything that David his father (ancestor) had done. 4He removed the high places [of pagan worship], broke down the images (memorial stones) and cut down the Asherim. He also crushed to pieces the bronze serpent that Moses had made, for until those days the Israelites had burned incense to it; and it was called Nehushtan [a bronze sculpture]. 5Hezekiah trusted in and relied confidently on the LORD, the God of Israel; so that after him there was no one like him among all the kings of Judah, nor among those who were before him. 6For he clung to the LORD; he did not turn away from [faithfully] following Him, but he kept His commandments, which the LORD had commanded Moses. 7And the LORD was with Hezekiah; he was successful wherever he went. And he rebelled against the king of Assyria and refused to serve him. 8He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza [the most distant city] and its borders, from the [isolated] lookout tower to the [populous] fortified city.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the Philistines: 1 Chronicles 4:41, 2 Chronicles 28:18, Isaiah 14:29
Gaza: Heb. Azzah
from the tower: 2 Kings 17:9, 2 Chronicles 26:10, Isaiah 5:2
Reciprocal: Amos 1:7 - a fire
Cross-References
Genesis 19:3
However, Lot strongly urged them, so they turned aside and entered his house; and he prepared a feast for them [with wine], and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.
However, Lot strongly urged them, so they turned aside and entered his house; and he prepared a feast for them [with wine], and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.
Deuteronomy 32:14
Butter and curds of cows, and milk of the flock, With fat of lambs, And rams, the breed of Bashan, and goats, With the finest of the wheat; And you drank wine, the blood of grapes.
Butter and curds of cows, and milk of the flock, With fat of lambs, And rams, the breed of Bashan, and goats, With the finest of the wheat; And you drank wine, the blood of grapes.
Judges 5:25
"Sisera asked for water and she gave him milk; She brought him curds in a magnificent bowl.
"Sisera asked for water and she gave him milk; She brought him curds in a magnificent bowl.
Judges 13:15
Then Manoah said to the Angel of the LORD, "Please let us detain you and let us prepare a young goat for you [to eat]."
Then Manoah said to the Angel of the LORD, "Please let us detain you and let us prepare a young goat for you [to eat]."
Nehemiah 12:44
On that day men were appointed over the chambers for the stores, the contributions, the first fruits, and the tithes, to gather into them from the fields of the cities the portions required by the law for the priests and the Levites; for Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who served.
On that day men were appointed over the chambers for the stores, the contributions, the first fruits, and the tithes, to gather into them from the fields of the cities the portions required by the law for the priests and the Levites; for Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who served.
Luke 12:37
"Blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) are those servants whom the master finds awake and watching when he arrives. I assure you and most solemnly say to you, he will prepare himself to serve, and will have them recline at the table, and will come and wait on them.
"Blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) are those servants whom the master finds awake and watching when he arrives. I assure you and most solemnly say to you, he will prepare himself to serve, and will have them recline at the table, and will come and wait on them.
Luke 17:8
"Will he not instead say to him, 'Prepare something for me to eat, and appropriately clothe yourself [for service] and serve me while I eat and drink; then afterward you may eat and drink?'
"Will he not instead say to him, 'Prepare something for me to eat, and appropriately clothe yourself [for service] and serve me while I eat and drink; then afterward you may eat and drink?'
Luke 24:30
And it happened that as He reclined at the table with them, He took the bread and blessed it, and breaking it, He began giving it to them.
And it happened that as He reclined at the table with them, He took the bread and blessed it, and breaking it, He began giving it to them.
Luke 24:43
and He took it and ate it in front of them.
and He took it and ate it in front of them.
John 12:2
So they gave a supper for Him there. Martha was serving, and Lazarus was one of those reclining at the table with Him.
So they gave a supper for Him there. Martha was serving, and Lazarus was one of those reclining at the table with Him.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
He smote the Philistines even unto Gaza, and the borders thereof,.... Who in his father's time had invaded Judah, and taken many cities and towns in it, which Hezekiah now recovered, and drove them to their own territories, of which Gaza was one; see 2 Chronicles 28:18
from the tower of the watchmen to the fenced city; that is, places both great and small, cities, towns, and villages; of this phrase, see
2 Kings 17:9.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Sargon had established the complete dominion of Assyria over the Philistines. Hence, the object of Hezekiah’s Philistine campaign was not so much conquest as opposition to the Assyrian power. How successful it was is indicated in the Assyrian records by the number of towns in this quarter which Sennacherib recovered before he proceeded against Jerusalem.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 2 Kings 18:8. From the tower of the watchmen — See the same words, 2 Kings 17:9. It seems a proverbial mode of expression: he reduced every kind of fortification; nothing was able to stand before him.
