2 Samuel 21:19
2 Samuel 21:19 in Multiple Translations
Once again there was a battle with the Philistines at Gob, and Elhanan son of Jair the Bethlehemite killed the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.
And there was again a battle in Gob with the Philistines, where Elhanan the son of Jaare-oregim, a Beth-lehemite, slew the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the staff of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.
And there was again war with the Philistines at Gob; and Elhanan the son of Jaare-oregim the Beth-lehemite slew Goliath the Gittite, the staff of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.
And again there was war with the Philistines at Gob, and Elhanan, the son of Jair the Beth-lehemite, put to death Goliath the Gittite, the stem of whose spear was like a cloth-worker's rod.
In another battle with the Philistines at Gob, Elhanan, son of Jair, from Bethlehem, killed the brother of Goliath the Gittite. The shaft of his spear was as thick as a weaver's rod.
And there was yet another battel in Gob with the Philistims, where Elhanah the sonne of Iaare-oregim, a Bethlehemite slewe Goliath the Gittite: the staffe of whose speare was like a weauers beame.
And the battle is again in Gob with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jaare-Oregim, the Beth-Lehemite, smiteth [a brother of] Goliath the Gittite, and the wood of his spear [is] like a beam of weavers.
There was again war with the Philistines at Gob, and Elhanan the son of Jaare-Oregim the Bethlehemite killed Goliath the Gittite’s brother, the staff of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.
And there was again a battle in Gob with the Philistines, where Elhanan the son of Jaareoregim, a Beth-lehemite, slew the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the staff of whose spear was like a weaver's beam.
And there was a third battle in Gob against the Philistines, in which Adeodatus the son of the Forrest an embroiderer of Bethlehem slew Goliath the Gethite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.
Later there was another battle with the army of Philistia at Gob. During that battle, Elhanan, the son of Jaare-Oregim from Bethlehem, killed the brother of Goliath from Gath city; Goliath’s spear shaft/handle was ◄very thick, like the bar on a weaver’s loom/over two inches thick►.
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2 Samuel 21:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תְּהִי
ע֧וֹד
הַ/מִּלְחָמָ֛ה
בְּ/ג֖וֹב
עִם
פְּלִשְׁתִּ֑ים
וַ/יַּ֡ךְ
אֶלְחָנָן֩
בֶּן
יַעְרֵ֨י
אֹרְגִ֜ים
בֵּ֣ית
הַלַּחְמִ֗י
אֵ֚ת
גָּלְיָ֣ת
הַ/גִּתִּ֔י
וְ/עֵ֣ץ
חֲנִית֔/וֹ
כִּ/מְנ֖וֹר
אֹרְגִֽים
וַ/תְּהִי
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
ע֧וֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
still
Adv
הַ/מִּלְחָמָ֛ה
milchâmâh
H4421
battle
Art | N-fs
בְּ/ג֖וֹב
Gôb
H1359
Gob
Prep | N-proper
עִם
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep
פְּלִשְׁתִּ֑ים
Pᵉlishtîy
H6430
Philistines
Ngmpa
וַ/יַּ֡ךְ
nâkâh
H5221
to smite
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶלְחָנָן֩
ʼElchânân
H445
Elhanan
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
יַעְרֵ֨י
Yaʻărêy ʼÔrᵉgîym
H3296
Jaare-oregim
N-proper
אֹרְגִ֜ים
Yaʻărêy ʼÔrᵉgîym
H3296
Jaare-oregim
N-proper
בֵּ֣ית
Bêyth hal-Lachmîy
H1022
Bethlehemite
Ngmsc
הַלַּחְמִ֗י
Bêyth hal-Lachmîy
H1022
Bethlehemite
Ngmsa
אֵ֚ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
גָּלְיָ֣ת
Golyath
H1555
Goliath
N-proper
הַ/גִּתִּ֔י
Gittîy
H1663
Gittite
Art | Ngmsa
וְ/עֵ֣ץ
ʻêts
H6086
tree
Conj | N-ms
חֲנִית֔/וֹ
chănîyth
H2595
spear
N-fs | Suff
כִּ/מְנ֖וֹר
mânôwr
H4500
loom-beam
Prep | N-ms
אֹרְגִֽים
ʼârag
H707
to weave
V-Qal
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 21:19
וַ/תְּהִי
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
ע֧וֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
"still"
Adv
The word 'still' means something continues or happens again, like in Genesis 29:26 and Isaiah 2:11. It can also mean 'more' or 'additionally'.
Definition: subst 1) a going round, continuance adv 2) still, yet, again, besides 2a) still, yet (of continuance or persistence) 2b) still, yet, more (of addition or repetition) 2c) again 2d) still, moreover, besides Aramaic equivalent: od (עוֹד "still" H5751)
Usage: Occurs in 459 OT verses. KJV: again, [idiom] all life long, at all, besides, but, else, further(-more), henceforth, (any) longer, (any) more(-over), [idiom] once, since, (be) still, when, (good, the) while (having being), (as, because, whether, while) yet (within). See also: Genesis 4:25; Judges 9:37; 2 Chronicles 32:16.
הַ/מִּלְחָמָ֛ה
milchâmâh
H4421
"battle"
Art | N-fs
This word means battle or war, describing a fight or conflict. It is used in the Bible to talk about wars and battles, like the ones in the book of Joshua. The KJV translates it as battle or fight.
Definition: battle, war
Usage: Occurs in 308 OT verses. KJV: battle, fight(-ing), war(-rior). See also: Genesis 14:2; 1 Samuel 30:24; 2 Chronicles 13:14.
בְּ/ג֖וֹב
Gôb
H1359
"Gob"
Prep | N-proper
Gob is a place in Palestine where David's warriors fought against the Philistines, and its name means cistern, a man-made pit for storing water. This location is significant in the history of Israel and the battles of King David. Gob is also another name for Gezer.
Definition: Gob = "cistern" a place which was the scene of two encounters between David's warriors and the Philistines (also '"Gezer') Another name of ge.zer (גֶּ֫זֶר "Gezer" H1507)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Gob. See also: 2 Samuel 21:18; 2 Samuel 21:19.
עִם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
פְּלִשְׁתִּ֑ים
Pᵉlishtîy
H6430
"Philistines"
Ngmpa
A Philistine is a person from the region of Philistia, which was inhabited by immigrants from other places. The Philistines were known for their conflicts with the Israelites, as recorded in the Bible. They were a distinct ethnic group.
Definition: Philistine = "immigrants" an inhabitant of Philistia; descendants of Mizraim who immigrated from Caphtor (Crete?) to the western seacoast of Canaan Another name of ga.dol (גָּדוֹל "Great( Sea)" H1419J)
Usage: Occurs in 244 OT verses. KJV: Philistine. See also: Genesis 10:14; 1 Samuel 17:8; 1 Chronicles 10:1.
וַ/יַּ֡ךְ
nâkâh
H5221
"to smite"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to strike or hit something, and it's used in many different ways, like in Exodus when God strikes down the Egyptians. It can also mean to punish or destroy, as seen in Isaiah. The word is used to describe God's judgment.
Definition: 1) to strike, smite, hit, beat, slay, kill 1a)(Niphal) to be stricken or smitten 1b) (Pual) to be stricken or smitten 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to smite, strike, beat, scourge, clap, applaud, give a thrust 1c2) to smite, kill, slay (man or beast) 1c3) to smite, attack, attack and destroy, conquer, subjugate, ravage 1c4) to smite, chastise, send judgment upon, punish, destroy 1d) (Hophal) to be smitten 1d1) to receive a blow 1d2) to be wounded 1d3) to be beaten 1d4) to be (fatally) smitten, be killed, be slain 1d5) to be attacked and captured 1d6) to be smitten (with disease) 1d7) to be blighted (of plants)
Usage: Occurs in 461 OT verses. KJV: beat, cast forth, clap, give (wounds), [idiom] go forward, [idiom] indeed, kill, make (slaughter), murderer, punish, slaughter, slay(-er, -ing), smite(-r, -ing), strike, be stricken, (give) stripes, [idiom] surely, wound. See also: Genesis 4:15; Joshua 10:20; 1 Samuel 29:5.
אֶלְחָנָן֩
ʼElchânân
H445
"Elhanan"
N-proper
Elhanan was an Israelite who lived during the time of King David, as mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:24. His name means God has been gracious, and he was a chief of David and the son of Dodo.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.24; son of: Dodo (H1734I) § Elhanan = "God has been gracious" 1) Jair's son who fought the Gittites 2) Dodo's son who was a chief of David
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Elkanan. See also: 2 Samuel 21:19; 1 Chronicles 11:26; 1 Chronicles 20:5.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יַעְרֵ֨י
Yaʻărêy ʼÔrᵉgîym
H3296
"Jaare-oregim"
N-proper
Jaare-oregim was an Israelite from Bethlehem, father of Elhanan, a giant slayer and one of David's warriors. His name means 'forests of weaver'.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.21.19; father of: Elhanan (H0445) Also named: ya.ur (יָעִיר "Jair" H3265) § Jaare-oregim = "forests of weaver" a man of Bethlehem, father of Elhanan the giant slayer and one of David's mighty warriors; also called 'Jair'
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Jaare-oregim. See also: 2 Samuel 21:19.
אֹרְגִ֜ים
Yaʻărêy ʼÔrᵉgîym
H3296
"Jaare-oregim"
N-proper
Jaare-oregim was an Israelite from Bethlehem, father of Elhanan, a giant slayer and one of David's warriors. His name means 'forests of weaver'.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.21.19; father of: Elhanan (H0445) Also named: ya.ur (יָעִיר "Jair" H3265) § Jaare-oregim = "forests of weaver" a man of Bethlehem, father of Elhanan the giant slayer and one of David's mighty warriors; also called 'Jair'
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Jaare-oregim. See also: 2 Samuel 21:19.
בֵּ֣ית
Bêyth hal-Lachmîy
H1022
"Bethlehemite"
Ngmsc
A Bethlehemite is someone from Bethlehem, a city in Israel that means house of bread. It appears in the Bible as the hometown of Jesus and King David. The city is significant in the Bible.
Definition: Group of bet le.chem (בֵּית לֶ֫חֶם "Bethlehem" H1035) § Bethlehemite = "house of bread" an inhabitant of Bethlehem
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Bethlehemite. See also: 1 Samuel 16:1; 1 Samuel 17:58; 2 Samuel 21:19.
הַלַּחְמִ֗י
Bêyth hal-Lachmîy
H1022
"Bethlehemite"
Ngmsa
A Bethlehemite is someone from Bethlehem, a city in Israel that means house of bread. It appears in the Bible as the hometown of Jesus and King David. The city is significant in the Bible.
Definition: Group of bet le.chem (בֵּית לֶ֫חֶם "Bethlehem" H1035) § Bethlehemite = "house of bread" an inhabitant of Bethlehem
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Bethlehemite. See also: 1 Samuel 16:1; 1 Samuel 17:58; 2 Samuel 21:19.
אֵ֚ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
גָּלְיָ֣ת
Golyath
H1555
"Goliath"
N-proper
Goliath was a giant Philistine warrior who lived during the time of the United Monarchy, famously defeated by David with a sling. His name means 'splendour' and he was from the city of Gath. Goliath was a huge man and a formidable opponent.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.17.4; son of: Rapha (H7497A); brother of: Ishbi-benob (H3430), Saph (H5593), Lahmi (H3902), huge_man (H4060A) § Goliath = "splendour" the Philistine giant of Gath slain by David's sling
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Goliath. See also: 1 Samuel 17:4; 1 Samuel 22:10; 1 Chronicles 20:5.
הַ/גִּתִּ֔י
Gittîy
H1663
"Gittite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Gittite is a person from Gath, a city in Palestine, and the term refers to someone belonging to Gath. The Gittites are mentioned in the Bible as inhabitants of the city.
Definition: Gittite = "belonging to Gath" an inhabitant of Gath Another spelling of gat (גַּת "Gath" H1661)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Gittite. See also: Joshua 13:3; 2 Samuel 15:22; 1 Chronicles 20:5.
וְ/עֵ֣ץ
ʻêts
H6086
"tree"
Conj | N-ms
This Hebrew word for tree or wood refers to a strong and firm object, like a tree or a wooden plank, as seen in the carpentry work of Jesus' earthly father Joseph in Matthew 13:55.
Definition: : wood 1) tree, wood, timber, stock, plank, stalk, stick, gallows 1a) tree, trees 1b) wood, pieces of wood, gallows, firewood, cedar-wood, woody flax
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood. See also: Genesis 1:11; Joshua 9:23; Psalms 1:3.
חֲנִית֔/וֹ
chănîyth
H2595
"spear"
N-fs | Suff
This word refers to a spear or lance used for thrusting, like a tent pole. It appears in the stories of Saul and Jonathan, where they use spears in battle. The word is also used to describe a shaft or spear-head.
Definition: 1) spear 1a) spear 1a1) shaft of a spear 1a2) spear-head
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: javelin, spear. See also: 1 Samuel 13:19; 2 Samuel 21:19; Psalms 35:3.
כִּ/מְנ֖וֹר
mânôwr
H4500
"loom-beam"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to the beam of a loom, used for weaving. It is also translated as a yoke for plowing, and appears in the KJV as beam.
Definition: 1) beam 1a) beam (carrying the heddles in a loom)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: beam. See also: 1 Samuel 17:7; 1 Chronicles 11:23; 1 Chronicles 20:5.
אֹרְגִֽים
ʼârag
H707
"to weave"
V-Qal
This word means to weave or plait, and is used to describe everyday tasks like weaving cloth or braiding hair. It also has figurative meanings, such as intrigue or plotting.
Definition: 1) to weave 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to weave (cloth) 1a2) to braid (Samson's hair) 1a3) weaver (subst.) 1a4) intrigue (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: weaver(-r). See also: Exodus 28:32; 2 Samuel 21:19; Isaiah 19:9.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 21:19
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- Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 21:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 21:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 21:19
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 21:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 21:19
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- Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 21:19
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- Sermons on 2 Samuel 21:19
Context — Four Battles against the Philistines
17But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.”
18Some time later at Gob, there was another battle with the Philistines. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Saph, a descendant of Rapha.
19Once again there was a battle with the Philistines at Gob, and Elhanan son of Jair the Bethlehemite killed the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.
20And 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, 21and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 20:5 | Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 17:4–11 | Then a champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out from the Philistine camp. He was six cubits and a span in height, and he had a bronze helmet on his head. He wore a bronze coat of mail weighing five thousand shekels, and he had armor of bronze on his legs and a javelin of bronze slung between his shoulders. The shaft of his spear was like a weaver’s beam, and its iron point weighed six hundred shekels. In addition, his shield bearer went before him. And Goliath stood and shouted to the ranks of Israel, “Why do you come out and array yourselves for battle? Am I not a Philistine, and are you not servants of Saul? Choose one of your men and have him come down against me. If he is able to fight me and kill me, then we will be your servants. But if I prevail against him and kill him, then you shall be our servants and labor for us.” Then the Philistine said, “I defy the ranks of Israel this day! Give me a man to fight!” On hearing the words of the Philistine, Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and greatly afraid. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 11:26 | Now these were the mighty men: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, |
2 Samuel 21:19 Summary
This verse tells us about a brave warrior named Elhanan who killed the brother of a giant Philistine named Goliath. The Philistine had a huge spear, but Elhanan still trusted God and won the battle. This story reminds us that God is always with us and can help us overcome any challenge, no matter how big or scary it seems (1 Samuel 17:45-47, Psalms 20:7-8). We can trust God to give us the courage and strength we need to face our own 'giants' in life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Elhanan and what was his significance in this battle?
Elhanan was a brave warrior from Bethlehem who killed the brother of Goliath, a giant Philistine, as seen in 2 Samuel 21:19. This act of faith and courage is reminiscent of David's own victory over Goliath in 1 Samuel 17:51.
What can we learn from the description of the spear in this verse?
The comparison of the spear's shaft to a weaver's beam in 2 Samuel 21:19 highlights the massive size and strength of the Philistine warriors, emphasizing the miraculous nature of Elhanan's victory, much like the victories described in Psalms 33:16-17.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of David's reign?
This battle with the Philistines at Gob is part of a series of conflicts during David's reign, as seen in 2 Samuel 21:15-22, demonstrating David's ongoing trust in God for victory, as expressed in Psalms 20:7-8.
What is the significance of the location Gob in this verse?
Gob was a place of significant battles between the Israelites and the Philistines, as seen in 2 Samuel 21:18-19, highlighting the ongoing struggles and victories of the Israelites during David's reign, similar to the battles described in 1 Chronicles 20:4-8.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God for victory, just like Elhanan did in this battle?
- How can I apply the courage and faith of Elhanan to my own challenges and struggles?
- What are some 'giants' in my life that seem insurmountable, and how can I trust God to help me overcome them, as seen in 1 Samuel 17:45-47?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my trust in God's power and provision, just like David and Elhanan did in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 21:19
And there was again a battle in Gob with the Philistines,.... Another battle with them in the same place: where Elhanan the son of Jaareoregim, a Bethlehemite, slew [the brother of] Goliath the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 21:19
And there was again a battle in Gob with the Philistines, where Elhanan the son of Ja'are-oregim, a Bethlehemite, slew the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the staff of whose spear was like a weaver's beam.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 21:19
Elhanan. The brother of Goliath the Gittite: the relative word brother is not in the Hebrew text, but is fitly supplied out of the parallel place, , where it is expressed. And such defects of relatives are not unusual in Scripture. Thus the word wife is understood, ; and father or mother, ,47, compared with ; and son, ; and brother, , compared with . And such ellipses do also frequently occur in profane authors. Although the place may be and is otherwise rendered, Elhanan, the son of Jaare-oregiro, slew Beth-halachmi, or Lahmi, (as he is called by way of abbreviation, , which is very frequent in the Hebrew tongue,) who was (which words are frequently understood in the Hebrew text) with (so eth is oft rendered, as hath been noted before) Goliath the Gittite, i.e. in his company, bred up with him to the war, and related to him as his brother. Or, he slew Beth-halachmi, a Goliath (or another Goliath) of Gath, or the Gittite. So the name of the giant was Beth-halachmi, who may be here called Goliath, not only for his near relation to him, being his brother, but for his exact resemblance of him in feature, or in stature and strength, or in courage and military skill; as John the Baptist was called Elias for the like reason. Peradventure also, after the death of the first and famous Goliath the Gittite, 1 Samuel 17, that name was either given to him by others, or taken by himself. Like a weaver’ s beam, in thickness.
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Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 21:19
2 Samuel 21:19 And there was again a battle in Gob with the Philistines, where Elhanan the son of Jaareoregim, a Bethlehemite, slew [the brother of] Goliath the Gittite, the staff of whose spear [was] like a weaver’ s beam.Ver. 19. Slew the brother of Goliath.] The name of this monster was Lahmi, but it may be, that after his brother’ s death, he took and bore his name, or that he was called Goliath, as we say of a very huge or strong man, that he is another Hercules, a second Samson. Albert, Marquis of Brandenburg was called Achilles Teutonicus.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 21:19
(19) Jaare-oregim.—The parallel place, 1 Chronicles 20:5, reads simply “Jair.” It is generally supposed that “oregim(= weavers) has accidentally crept into the text from the line below, and “Jai” and “Jaare” are the same with a slight transposition of the letters. Another name for the same person must have been “Dodo,” if this Elhanan, as seems altogether probable, is the same with “Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem,” one of the thirty-seven heroes, in 2 Samuel 23:24. The brother of.—These words, not found in the Hebrew here, are taken from Chronicles, where also the name of the giant, “Lahmi,” is given. It is quite possible, however, that the word “Beth-lemite,” which is wanting in Chronicles, is a corruption of “Lahmi the brother of.” There is a curious Jewish tradition that this Elhanan was David himself, and this has been preserved in the paraphrase of the Chaldee, “and David the son of Jesse, the weaver of veils for the sanctuary, who was of Bethlehem, slew Goliath the Gittite.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 21:19
Verse 19. Elhanan the son of Jaare-oregim - slew - Goliath the Gittite] Here is a most manifest corruption of the text, or gross mistake of the transcriber; David, not Elhanan, slew Goliath. In 1 Chronicles 20:5, the parallel place, it stands thus: "Elhanan, the son of Jair, slew Lahmi, the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear-staff was like a weaver's beam." This is plain; and our translators have borrowed some words from Chronicles to make both texts agree. The corruption may be easily accounted for by considering that ארגים oregim, which signifies weavers, has slipped out of one line into the other; and that בית הלחמי beith hallachmi, the Beth-lehemite, is corrupted from את לחמי eth Lachmi; then the reading will be the same as in Chronicles. Dr. Kennicott has made this appear very plain in his First Dissertation on the Hebrew Text, p. 78, &c.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 21:19
19. in Gob] The Sept. reads Rom (B) or Gob (A), and Chron. omits the name of the place altogether. where Elhanan, &c.] Lit. and Elhanan the son of Jaare-oregim, the Bethlehemite, slew Goliath the Gittite. The words the brother of are conjecturally inserted in the E. V. from 1 Chron. They are not found here in the Hebrew text, or in any of the ancient versions. The parallel passage in 1 Chronicles 20:5 reads and Elhanan the son of Jair slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite. Now (1) the reading Jair is certainly preferable to Jaare-oregim. Oregim, the word for weavers in the line below, was inserted by a careless scribe, and the Hebrew letters of Jair (ιςιψ) transposed so as to read Jaare (ιςψι). (2) The letters of the words Beth-lehemite, Goliath, which stand together in the Heb. text, so closely resemble those of Lahmi the brother of Goliath, that it is almost certain that one reading is an accidental corruption of the other. But which is the original it is not easy to decide. There is no difficulty in supposing that another giant, beside the one slain by David, bore the name of Goliath.
Another Elhanan of Beth-lehem is mentioned in ch. 2 Samuel 23:24. There is a curious Jewish tradition, preserved in the Targum and by Jerome (Quaest. Hebr. in libros Regum), identifying Elhanan with David. The Targum here paraphrases thus: “And David, the son of Jesse the weaver of veils for the sanctuary, who was of Beth-lehem, slew Goliath the Gittite.” But there is no evidence whatever in support of this idea. the staff of whose spear, &c.] Cp. 1 Samuel 17:7; 1 Chronicles 11:23. The shaft of his spear, short, but extraordinarily stout and heavy, was popularly compared to the “beam” to which the web is fastened in a loom.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 21:19
The Hebrew text is manifestly very corrupt. First, for “Jaare-oregim,” 1 Chronicles 20:5 gives us the reading Jair.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 21:19
19. Elhanan the son of Jaare-oregim — This text, in the Hebrew, is certainly corrupt. Our translators have partially emended it by inserting the brother of, from 1 Chronicles 20:5.
Sermons on 2 Samuel 21:19
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Abortion: Attitudes for Action by Melody Green | Melody Green preaches about the story of David and Goliath, drawing parallels to the modern-day giant of abortion that has paralyzed the Army of God through fear and intimidation. |