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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
the Week of Proper 9 / Ordinary 14
the Week of Proper 9 / Ordinary 14
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Complete Jewish Bible
2 Kings 18:8
He drove the P'lishtim back to ‘Azah and laid waste to their territory from the watchtower to the 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.
Amplified Bible
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.
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.
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.
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
1 It was in the third year of Hoshea the son of Elah, king of Isra'el, that Hizkiyahu the son of Achaz, king of Y'hudah, began his reign. 2 He was twenty-five years old when he began his reign, and he ruled for twenty-nine years in Yerushalayim. His mother's name was Avi the daughter of Z'kharyah. 3 He did what was right from Adonai 's perspective, following the example of everything David his ancestor had done. 4 He removed the high places, smashed the standing-stones, cut down the asherah and broke in pieces the bronze serpent that Moshe had made; because in those days the people of Isra'el were making offerings to it, calling it N'chushtan.* 5 He put his trust in Adonai the God of Isra'el; after him there was no one like him among all the kings of Y'hudah, nor had there been among those before him. 6 For he clung to Adonai and did not leave off following him, but obeyed his mitzvot, which Adonai had given Moshe. 7 So Adonai was with him. Wherever he went out to battle, he did well. He rebelled against the king of Ashur and refused to be his vassal. 8 He drove the P'lishtim back to ‘Azah and laid waste to their territory from the watchtower to the 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
But he kept pressing them; so they went home with him; and he made them a meal, baking matzah for their supper, which they ate.
But he kept pressing them; so they went home with him; and he made them a meal, baking matzah for their supper, which they ate.
Deuteronomy 32:14
curds from the cows and milk from the sheep, with lamb fat, rams from Bashan and goats, with the finest wheat flour; and you drank sparkling wine from the blood of grapes.
curds from the cows and milk from the sheep, with lamb fat, rams from Bashan and goats, with the finest wheat flour; and you drank sparkling wine from the blood of grapes.
Judges 5:25
He asked for water, and she gave him milk; In an elegant bowl she brought him curds.
He asked for water, and she gave him milk; In an elegant bowl she brought him curds.
Judges 13:15
Manoach said to the angel of Adonai , "Please stay with us a bit longer, so that we can cook a young goat for you."
Manoach said to the angel of Adonai , "Please stay with us a bit longer, so that we can cook a young goat for you."
Nehemiah 12:44
At that time, men were appointed to be in charge of the storerooms for supplies, contributions, firstfruits and tenths, and to gather into them, from the fields belonging to the cities, the portions prescribed by the Torah for the cohanim and L'vi'im. For Y'hudah rejoiced over the cohanim and L'vi'im who took their position
At that time, men were appointed to be in charge of the storerooms for supplies, contributions, firstfruits and tenths, and to gather into them, from the fields belonging to the cities, the portions prescribed by the Torah for the cohanim and L'vi'im. For Y'hudah rejoiced over the cohanim and L'vi'im who took their position
Luke 12:37
Happy the slaves whom the master finds alert when he comes! Yes! I tell you he will put on his work clothes, seat them at the table, and come serve them himself!
Happy the slaves whom the master finds alert when he comes! Yes! I tell you he will put on his work clothes, seat them at the table, and come serve them himself!
Luke 17:8
No, you'll say, ‘Get my supper ready, dress for work, and serve me until I have finished eating and drinking; after that, you may eat and drink.'
No, you'll say, ‘Get my supper ready, dress for work, and serve me until I have finished eating and drinking; after that, you may eat and drink.'
Luke 24:30
As he was reclining with them at the table, he took the matzah, made the b'rakhah, broke it and handed it to them.
As he was reclining with them at the table, he took the matzah, made the b'rakhah, broke it and handed it to them.
Luke 24:43
which he took and ate in their presence.
which he took and ate in their presence.
John 12:2
so they gave a dinner there in his honor. Marta served the meal, and El‘azar was among those at the table with him.
so they gave a dinner there in his honor. Marta served the meal, and El‘azar was among those 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.
