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the Week of Proper 12 / Ordinary 17
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Contemporary English Version
2 Samuel 5:22
Some time later, the Philistines came back into the hill country and camped in Rephaim Valley.
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Christian Standard Bible®
The Philistines came up again and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.
The Philistines came up again and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.
Hebrew Names Version
The Pelishtim came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Refa'im.
The Pelishtim came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Refa'im.
King James Version
And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
Lexham English Bible
Once again the Philistines came up and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.
Once again the Philistines came up and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.
English Standard Version
And the Philistines came up yet again and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.
And the Philistines came up yet again and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.
New Century Version
Once again the Philistines came and camped at the Valley of Rephaim.
Once again the Philistines came and camped at the Valley of Rephaim.
New English Translation
The Philistines again came up and spread out in the valley of Rephaim.
The Philistines again came up and spread out in the valley of Rephaim.
Amplified Bible
The Philistines came up once again and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.
The Philistines came up once again and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.
New American Standard Bible
Now the Philistines came up once again and overran the Valley of Rephaim.
Now the Philistines came up once again and overran the Valley of Rephaim.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Againe the Philistims came vp, and spred themselues in the valley of Rephaim.
Againe the Philistims came vp, and spred themselues in the valley of Rephaim.
Legacy Standard Bible
Then the Philistines yet again came up and spread themselves out in the valley of Rephaim.
Then the Philistines yet again came up and spread themselves out in the valley of Rephaim.
Complete Jewish Bible
The P'lishtim came up again and deployed in the Refa'im Valley.
The P'lishtim came up again and deployed in the Refa'im Valley.
Darby Translation
And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
Easy-to-Read Version
Again the Philistines came up and camped in Rephaim Valley.
Again the Philistines came up and camped in Rephaim Valley.
George Lamsa Translation
And the Philistines came up yet again and encamped in the Valley of the Giants.
And the Philistines came up yet again and encamped in the Valley of the Giants.
Good News Translation
Then the Philistines went back to Rephaim Valley and occupied it again.
Then the Philistines went back to Rephaim Valley and occupied it again.
Literal Translation
And the Philistines again came up and were spread out in the Valley of the Giants.
And the Philistines again came up and were spread out in the Valley of the Giants.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Neuerthelesse the Philistynes wente vp agayne, and scatered them selues beneth in the valley of Rephaim.
Neuerthelesse the Philistynes wente vp agayne, and scatered them selues beneth in the valley of Rephaim.
American Standard Version
And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
Bible in Basic English
And the Philistines came up again, and went in every direction in the valley of Rephaim.
And the Philistines came up again, and went in every direction in the valley of Rephaim.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And the Philistines came yet againe, and layde them selues in the valley of Rephaim.
And the Philistines came yet againe, and layde them selues in the valley of Rephaim.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
King James Version (1611)
And the Philistines came vp yet againe, and spread themselues in the valley of Rephaim.
And the Philistines came vp yet againe, and spread themselues in the valley of Rephaim.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And the Philistines came up yet again, and assembled in the valley of Giants.
And the Philistines came up yet again, and assembled in the valley of Giants.
English Revised Version
And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
Berean Standard Bible
Once again the Philistines came up and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.
Once again the Philistines came up and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Filisteis addiden yit, that thei schulden stie, and thei weren spred abrood in the valey of Raphaym.
And Filisteis addiden yit, that thei schulden stie, and thei weren spred abrood in the valey of Raphaym.
Young's Literal Translation
And the Philistines add again to come up, and are spread out in the valley of Rephaim,
And the Philistines add again to come up, and are spread out in the valley of Rephaim,
Update Bible Version
And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
Webster's Bible Translation
And the Philistines came yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
And the Philistines came yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
World English Bible
The Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
The Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
New King James Version
Then the Philistines went up once again and deployed themselves in the Valley of Rephaim.
Then the Philistines went up once again and deployed themselves in the Valley of Rephaim.
New Living Translation
But after a while the Philistines returned and again spread out across the valley of Rephaim.
But after a while the Philistines returned and again spread out across the valley of Rephaim.
New Life Bible
The Philistines came up again, and spread themselves out in the valley of Rephaim.
The Philistines came up again, and spread themselves out in the valley of Rephaim.
New Revised Standard
Once again the Philistines came up, and were spread out in the valley of Rephaim.
Once again the Philistines came up, and were spread out in the valley of Rephaim.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, yet again, did the Philistines come up, - and they spread themselves out in the vale of Rephaim.
And, yet again, did the Philistines come up, - and they spread themselves out in the vale of Rephaim.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Philistines came up again and spread themselves into the valley of Raphaim.
And the Philistines came up again and spread themselves into the valley of Raphaim.
Revised Standard Version
And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread out in the valley of Reph'aim.
And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread out in the valley of Reph'aim.
THE MESSAGE
Later there was a repeat performance. The Philistines came up again and deployed their troops in the Rephaim Valley. David again prayed to God . This time God said, "Don't attack them head-on. Instead, circle around behind them and ambush them from the grove of sacred trees. When you hear the sound of shuffling in the trees, get ready to move out. It's a signal that God is going ahead of you to smash the Philistine camp." David did exactly what God told him. He routed the Philistines all the way from Gibeon to Gezer.
Later there was a repeat performance. The Philistines came up again and deployed their troops in the Rephaim Valley. David again prayed to God . This time God said, "Don't attack them head-on. Instead, circle around behind them and ambush them from the grove of sacred trees. When you hear the sound of shuffling in the trees, get ready to move out. It's a signal that God is going ahead of you to smash the Philistine camp." David did exactly what God told him. He routed the Philistines all the way from Gibeon to Gezer.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Now the Philistines came up once again and spread themselves out in the valley of Rephaim.
Now the Philistines came up once again and spread themselves out in the valley of Rephaim.
Contextual Overview
17 The Philistines heard that David was now king of Israel, and they came into the hill country to try and capture him. But David found out and went into his fortress. 18 So the Philistines camped in Rephaim Valley. 19 David asked the Lord , "Should I attack the Philistines? Will you let me win?" The Lord told David, "Attack! I will let you win." 20 David attacked the Philistines and defeated them. Then he said, "I watched the Lord break through my enemies like a mighty flood." So he named the place "The Lord Broke Through. " 21 David and his troops also carried away the idols that the Philistines had left behind. 22 Some time later, the Philistines came back into the hill country and camped in Rephaim Valley. 23 David asked the Lord what he should do, and the Lord answered: Don't attack them from the front. Circle around behind and attack from among the balsam trees. 24 Wait until you hear a sound like troops marching through the tops of the trees. Then attack quickly! That sound will mean I have marched out ahead of you to fight the Philistine army. 25 David obeyed the Lord and defeated the Philistines. He even chased them all the way from Geba to the entrance to Gezer.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
came up: 1 Kings 20:22, 1 Chronicles 14:13
Reciprocal: Genesis 14:5 - Rephaims Joshua 15:8 - valley of the giants Joshua 17:15 - giants 2 Samuel 21:15 - the Philistines 2 Samuel 23:13 - the valley 1 Chronicles 11:15 - in the Psalms 84:6 - Baca Isaiah 17:5 - the valley
Cross-References
Genesis 5:5
and died at the age of nine hundred thirty.
and died at the age of nine hundred thirty.
Genesis 5:6
When Seth was one hundred five, he had a son named Enosh.
When Seth was one hundred five, he had a son named Enosh.
Genesis 6:9
and this is the story about him. Noah was the only person who lived right and obeyed God.
and this is the story about him. Noah was the only person who lived right and obeyed God.
Genesis 17:1
Abram was ninety-nine years old when the Lord appeared to him again and said, "I am God All-Powerful. If you obey me and always do right,
Abram was ninety-nine years old when the Lord appeared to him again and said, "I am God All-Powerful. If you obey me and always do right,
Genesis 24:40
My master answered, "I have always obeyed the Lord , and he will send his angel to help you find my son a wife from among my own relatives.
My master answered, "I have always obeyed the Lord , and he will send his angel to help you find my son a wife from among my own relatives.
Genesis 48:15
Then he gave Joseph his blessing and said: My grandfather Abraham and my father Isaac worshiped the Lord God. He has been with me all my life,
Then he gave Joseph his blessing and said: My grandfather Abraham and my father Isaac worshiped the Lord God. He has been with me all my life,
Exodus 16:4
The Lord said to Moses, "I will send bread down from heaven like rain. Each day the people can go out and gather only enough for that day. That's how I will see if they obey me.
The Lord said to Moses, "I will send bread down from heaven like rain. Each day the people can go out and gather only enough for that day. That's how I will see if they obey me.
Leviticus 26:12
I will walk with you—I will be your God, and you will be my people.
I will walk with you—I will be your God, and you will be my people.
Deuteronomy 5:33
Follow them, because they make a path that will lead to a long successful life in the land the Lord your God is giving you.
Follow them, because they make a path that will lead to a long successful life in the land the Lord your God is giving you.
Deuteronomy 13:4
You must be completely faithful to the Lord . Worship and obey only the Lord and do this with fear and trembling,
You must be completely faithful to the Lord . Worship and obey only the Lord and do this with fear and trembling,
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And the Philistines came up yet again,.... And, as Josephus says z, with an army three times larger than the former:
and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim; in the same place where they were before, 2 Samuel 5:20.
z Antiqu. l. 7. c. 4. sect. 1.
