2 Samuel 21:22
2 Samuel 21:22 in Multiple Translations
So these four descendants of Rapha in Gath fell at the hands of David and his servants.
These four were born to the giant in Gath, and fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.
These four were born to the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.
These four were of the offspring of the Rephaim in Gath; and they came to their end by the hands of David and his servants.
These four were the descendants of the giants in Gath, but they were all killed by David and his men.
These foure were borne to Haraphah in Gath, and died by the hande of Dauid and by the hands of his seruants.
these four have been born to the giant in Gath, and they fall by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.
These four were born to the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David and by the hand of his servants.
These four were born to the giant in Gath, and fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.
These four were born of Arapha in Geth, and they fell by the hand of David, and of his servants.
Those four men were some of the descendants of the Rapha giants who had lived in Gath, who were killed [MTY] by David and his soldiers.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 21:22
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2 Samuel 21:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֶת
אַרְבַּ֥עַת
אֵ֛לֶּה
יֻלְּד֥וּ
לְ/הָ/רָפָ֖ה
בְּ/גַ֑ת
וַ/יִּפְּל֥וּ
בְ/יַד
דָּוִ֖ד
וּ/בְ/יַ֥ד
עֲבָדָֽי/ו
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
אַרְבַּ֥עַת
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
אֵ֛לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
יֻלְּד֥וּ
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Pual-Perf-3cp
לְ/הָ/רָפָ֖ה
râphâʼ
H7497
Rapha
Prep | Art | Ngmsa
בְּ/גַ֑ת
Gath
H1661
Gath
Prep | N-proper
וַ/יִּפְּל֥וּ
nâphal
H5307
to fall
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְ/יַד
yâd
H3027
hand
Prep | N-cs
דָּוִ֖ד
Dâvid
H1732
David
N-proper
וּ/בְ/יַ֥ד
yâd
H3027
hand
Conj | Prep | N-cs
עֲבָדָֽי/ו
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 21:22
אֶת
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.
אַרְבַּ֥עַת
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
אֵ֛לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
יֻלְּד֥וּ
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Pual-Perf-3cp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
לְ/הָ/רָפָ֖ה
râphâʼ
H7497
"Rapha"
Prep | Art | Ngmsa
The Raphaite were a group of giants, including Goliath, mentioned in 2 Samuel 21:16, who lived during the time of King David.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.21.16; father of: Goliath (H1555), Ishbi-benob (H3430), Saph (H5593), Lahmi (H3902), huge_man (H4060A); also translated "giant"; Also named: re.pha.im (רְפָאִים "Raphaite" H7497H) § giant, Rephah
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: giant, Rapha, Rephaim(-s). See also H1051 (בֵּית רָפָא). See also: Genesis 14:5; 2 Samuel 5:22; Isaiah 17:5.
בְּ/גַ֑ת
Gath
H1661
"Gath"
Prep | N-proper
Gath was a major city of the Philistines, the same people who lived in Goliath's hometown, and its name means winepress in Hebrew.
Definition: § Gath = "winepress" one of the five royal or chief cities of the Philistines and the native city of Goliath
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: Gath. See also: Joshua 11:22; 2 Samuel 21:20; Psalms 56:1.
וַ/יִּפְּל֥וּ
nâphal
H5307
"to fall"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to fall, and it's used in many ways, like falling down, failing, or being defeated. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah. God's people often fell away from Him, but He always offered a way back.
Definition: : fall/drop/fail 1) to fall, lie, be cast down, fail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fall 1a2) to fall (of violent death) 1a3) to fall prostrate, prostrate oneself before 1a4) to fall upon, attack, desert, fall away to, go away to, fall into the hand of 1a5) to fall short, fail, fall out, turn out, result 1a6) to settle, waste away, be offered, be inferior to 1a7) to lie, lie prostrate 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to fall, fell, throw down, knock out, lay prostrate 1b2) to overthrow 1b3) to make the lot fall, assign by lot, apportion by lot 1b4) to let drop, cause to fail (fig.) 1b5) to cause to fall 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to throw or prostrate oneself, throw oneself upon 1c2) to lie prostrate, prostrate oneself 1d) (Pilel) to fall
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, cast (down, self, (lots), out), cease, die, divide (by lot), (let) fail, (cause to, let, make, ready to) fall (away, down, -en, -ing), fell(-ing), fugitive, have (inheritance), inferior, be judged (by mistake for H6419 (פָּלַל)), lay (along), (cause to) lie down, light (down), be ([idiom] hast) lost, lying, overthrow, overwhelm, perish, present(-ed, -ing), (make to) rot, slay, smite out, [idiom] surely, throw down. See also: Genesis 2:21; 1 Samuel 17:52; Esther 9:3.
בְ/יַד
yâd
H3027
"hand"
Prep | N-cs
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
דָּוִ֖ד
Dâvid
H1732
"David"
N-proper
David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.
וּ/בְ/יַ֥ד
yâd
H3027
"hand"
Conj | Prep | N-cs
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
עֲבָדָֽי/ו
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
N-mp | Suff
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 21:22
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- 2 Samuel 21:22 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 21:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 21:22
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 21:22
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 21:22
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 21:22
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 21:22
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 21:22
- Sermons on 2 Samuel 21:22
Context — Four Battles against the Philistines
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.
22So these four descendants of Rapha in Gath fell at the hands of David and his servants.
Cross References
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 20:8 | So these descendants of Rapha in Gath fell at the hands of David and his servants. |
| 2 | Romans 8:31 | What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? |
| 3 | Jeremiah 9:23 | This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. |
| 4 | Psalms 118:15 | Shouts of joy and salvation resound in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the LORD performs with valor! |
| 5 | Ecclesiastes 9:11 | I saw something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong; neither is the bread to the wise, nor the wealth to the intelligent, nor the favor to the skillful. For time and chance happen to all. |
| 6 | Romans 8:37 | No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. |
| 7 | Psalms 108:13 | With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies. |
| 8 | Psalms 60:12 | With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies. |
| 9 | Joshua 14:12 | Now therefore give me this hill country that the LORD promised me on that day, for you yourself heard then that the Anakim were there, with great and fortified cities. Perhaps with the LORD’s help I will drive them out, as the LORD has spoken.” |
2 Samuel 21:22 Summary
This verse tells us that four descendants of Rapha in Gath were defeated by David and his servants. This shows that God was with David and helped him win many battles, just like He promised in Deuteronomy 31:6. It also reminds us that God can use anyone to do great things, no matter how big or small the task may seem, as we see in 1 Corinthians 1:27-29. By trusting in God, like David did, we can overcome any challenge that comes our way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were the descendants of Rapha in Gath a threat to Israel?
The descendants of Rapha in Gath were a threat to Israel because of their giant stature and their taunting of the Israelites, as seen in 2 Samuel 21:20-21, which is reminiscent of the giants encountered by the Israelites in the book of Numbers 13:33.
What role did David play in the defeat of the descendants of Rapha?
According to 2 Samuel 21:22, David and his servants were responsible for the defeat of the four descendants of Rapha in Gath, demonstrating David's leadership and trust in God for victory, as seen in 1 Samuel 17:45-47.
How does this verse relate to the broader story of David's reign?
This verse is part of a larger narrative of David's military campaigns and victories, as recorded in 2 Samuel 21, which highlights God's faithfulness to David and the establishment of his kingdom, in line with God's promise in 2 Samuel 7:12-13.
What can we learn from the fact that Jonathan, the son of Shimei, was the one who killed the giant in 2 Samuel 21:21?
The fact that Jonathan, a relatively unknown figure, was used by God to defeat the giant, shows that God can use anyone to accomplish great things, regardless of their background or reputation, as seen in 1 Corinthians 1:27-29.
Reflection Questions
- What are the 'giants' in my life that seem too big to defeat, and how can I trust God to give me victory over them?
- How can I, like David, demonstrate leadership and trust in God in the face of overwhelming challenges?
- What are some ways that I can, like Jonathan, be used by God to accomplish great things, even if I feel insignificant or unknown?
- How can I apply the principle of trusting God for victory, as seen in this verse, to my everyday life and struggles?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 21:22
These four were born to the giant in Gath,.... Not to Goliath, for one of them was his brother, but to some giant or another of that place, for which it was famous; they were all of them of the race
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 21:22
Fell by the hand of David; either because they were slain by his conduct, and counsel, or concurrence; for he contributed by his hand to the death of one of them, whilst maintaining a fight with him, he gave Abishai the easier opportunity of killing him, ,17; or because what is done by the inferior commanders is commonly ascribed to the general, both in sacred and profane writers.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 21:22
2 Samuel 21:22 These four were born to the giant in Gath, and fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.Ver. 22. And fell by the hand of David.] Because by the hand of his servants and soldiers. Let us ascribe the honour of all our victories over enemies, corporal or spiritual, to Christ alone.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 21:22
(22) Born to the giant.—They were all descendants of Rapha, but not necessarily all the sons of one man.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 21:22
22. were born to the giant] Were descendants of Rapha, or, the giant: not necessarily all four sons of one man. See note on 2 Samuel 21:16.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 21:22
Four - Not necessarily meaning that they were brothers, but that they were all of the race of the Giant, all Rephaim. The word “four” is omitted in the parallel passage, only the three last being mentioned in that chapter.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 21:22
22. These four — Goliath was the fifth, and they were all sons of Raphah. See on 2 Samuel 21:16. By the hand of David — He had personally assisted in the slaughter of Ishbi-benob.
Sermons on 2 Samuel 21:22
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Gods Presence by Kathryn Kuhlman | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God is interested in each individual as if they were the only person in the world. He uses the story of Elisha and his servant to illus |
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A Day's Journey Into the Wilderness by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and authority of God. He references the story of Elijah and how God demonstrated His power by consuming the captain and his 50 men |
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Devil, You Can't Walk on Me Anymore by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of God-loving people being oppressed and discouraged by the enemy. He emphasizes that God is looking at this situation with disbeli |
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Castles and Crowns Come Down- Harnessing God's Power by Francis Chan | This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing the power, victory, and boldness available to believers through Christ. It challenges listeners to shift their |
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Don't Be Dismayed, God Will Not Fail You by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Joshua in the book of Joshua, chapter 8. The Lord speaks to Joshua and tells him not to fear or be discouraged, as He has given |
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Through Jordan by William Booth | William Booth emphasizes the challenges faced in life, comparing them to running with footmen and contending with the swelling of Jordan, symbolizing trials and tribulations. He en |
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The Making of a Worshipper by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the common question of why God allows sudden disasters and tragedies to happen. He uses the example of the Israelites in the Bible who were fr |