2 Samuel 5:18
2 Samuel 5:18 in Multiple Translations
Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.
The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
Now the Philistines had come and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
And when the Philistines came, they went in every direction in the valley of Rephaim.
The Philistines came and spread out across the Valley of Rephaim.
But the Philistims came, and spred themselues in the valley of Rephaim.
and the Philistines have come, and are spread out in the valley of Rephaim.
Now the Philistines had come and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
And the Philistines coming spread themselves in the valley of Raphaim.
The army of Philistia arrived at Rephaim Valley southwest of Jerusalem and spread all over the valley.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 5:18
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2 Samuel 5:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/פְלִשְׁתִּ֖ים
בָּ֑אוּ
וַ/יִּנָּטְשׁ֖וּ
בְּ/עֵ֥מֶק
רְפָאִֽים
וּ/פְלִשְׁתִּ֖ים
Pᵉlishtîy
H6430
Philistines
Conj | Ngmpa
בָּ֑אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
וַ/יִּנָּטְשׁ֖וּ
nâṭash
H5203
to leave
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְּ/עֵ֥מֶק
ʻêmeq
H6010
valley
Prep | N-ms
רְפָאִֽים
râphâʼ
H7497
Rapha
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 5:18
וּ/פְלִשְׁתִּ֖ים
Pᵉlishtîy
H6430
"Philistines"
Conj | 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.
בָּ֑אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
וַ/יִּנָּטְשׁ֖וּ
nâṭash
H5203
"to leave"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To leave or forsake something, like God forsaking his people in the book of Isaiah. It can also mean to permit or let something happen. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's relationship with his people.
Definition: 1) to leave, permit, forsake, cast off or away, reject, suffer, join, spread out or abroad, be loosed, cease, abandon, quit, hang loose, cast down, make a raid, lie fallow, let fall, forgo, draw 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to leave, let alone, lie fallow, entrust to 1a2) to forsake, abandon 1a3) to permit 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be forsaken 1b2) to be loosened, be loose 1b3) to be let go, spread abroad 1c) (Pual) to be abandoned, be deserted
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: cast off, drawn, let fall, forsake, join (battle), leave (off), lie still, loose, spread (self) abroad, stretch out, suffer. See also: Genesis 31:28; Psalms 78:60; Psalms 27:9.
בְּ/עֵ֥מֶק
ʻêmeq
H6010
"valley"
Prep | N-ms
Describes a valley or lowland area, like the Valley of Elah where David fought Goliath.
Definition: valley, vale, lowland, open country
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: dale, vale, valley (often used as a part of proper names). See also H1025 (בֵּית הָעֵמֶק). See also: Genesis 14:3; 2 Samuel 18:18; Psalms 60:8.
רְפָאִֽים
râphâʼ
H7497
"Rapha"
N-proper
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.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 5:18
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- Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 5:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 5:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:18
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:18
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 5:18
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:18
- Sermons on 2 Samuel 5:18
Context — Two Victories over the Philistines
16Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.
17When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went down to the stronghold.
18Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.
19So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” 20So David went to Baal-perazim, where he defeated the Philistines and said, “Like a bursting flood, the LORD has burst out against my enemies before me.” So he called that place Baal-perazim.Cross References
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| 1 | Joshua 15:8 | From there the border went up the Valley of Hinnom along the southern slope of the Jebusites (that is, Jerusalem) and ascended to the top of the hill that faces the Valley of Hinnom on the west, at the northern end of the Valley of Rephaim. |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 23:13 | At harvest time, three of the thirty chief men went down to David at the cave of Adullam, while a company of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim. |
| 3 | Genesis 14:5 | In the fourteenth year, Chedorlaomer and the kings allied with him went out and defeated the Rephaites in Ashteroth-karnaim, the Zuzites in Ham, the Emites in Shaveh-kiriathaim, |
| 4 | Joshua 17:15 | Joshua answered them, “If you have so many people that the hill country of Ephraim is too small for you, go to the forest and clear for yourself an area in the land of the Perizzites and the Rephaim.” |
| 5 | Isaiah 17:5 | as the reaper gathers the standing grain and harvests the ears with his arm, as one gleans heads of grain in the Valley of Rephaim. |
| 6 | Joshua 18:16 | Then it went down to the foot of the hill that faces the Valley of Hinnom at the northern end of the Valley of Rephaim and ran down the Valley of Hinnom toward the southern slope of the Jebusites and downward to En-rogel. |
| 7 | 1 Chronicles 11:15 | Three of the thirty chief men went down to David, to the rock at the cave of Adullam, while a company of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim. |
2 Samuel 5:18 Summary
This verse tells us that the Philistines, who were enemies of the Israelites, came to the Valley of Rephaim to confront David, who had just become king. The Valley of Rephaim was a place where the giants or Rephaim once lived, and it would become a significant location for David's victories. Just like David, we often face challenges and opposition in our lives, but we can trust in God's power and guidance to overcome them, as seen in Psalm 23:4-5 and 1 Samuel 30:6-8. By trusting in God, we can have confidence that He will help us defeat our 'giants' and give us victory in the 'valleys' of our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Philistines come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim?
The Philistines came to the Valley of Rephaim because they had heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, as mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:17, and they wanted to confront him and prevent him from establishing his kingdom, similar to how other nations reacted to God's people in the past, such as in Exodus 1:9-10.
What is the significance of the Valley of Rephaim?
The Valley of Rephaim is a location near Jerusalem where the giants or Rephaim once lived, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 2:10-11 and 2 Samuel 21:16-22, and it became a place of significant battles and victories for the Israelites, including the one in this verse.
How does this event relate to David's faith and trust in God?
This event shows David's faith and trust in God because, despite being faced with the Philistines' aggression, David inquires of the Lord in 2 Samuel 5:19, demonstrating his dependence on God's guidance and power, similar to how he trusted God in 1 Samuel 30:6-8.
What can we learn from the Philistines' actions in this verse?
The Philistines' actions in this verse teach us about the importance of being aware of our spiritual enemies and their tactics, as mentioned in Ephesians 6:12, and the need to trust in God's power and guidance in the face of opposition, as seen in Psalm 23:4-5.
Reflection Questions
- What are some 'valleys' in my life where I need to trust God for victory, just like David did in the Valley of Rephaim?
- How do I respond when faced with opposition or aggression, and what can I learn from David's example in this verse?
- In what ways can I inquire of the Lord, like David did in 2 Samuel 5:19, and seek His guidance and power in my daily life?
- What are some 'giants' or challenges in my life that I need to overcome with God's help, and how can I apply the lessons from this verse to my situation?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 5:18
The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 5:18
The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:18
Or, of the giants; which lay westward from Jerusalem, and so was the ready way to Jerusalem, which it seems they designed to take.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:18
2 Samuel 5:18 The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.Ver. 18. In the valley of Rephaim.] Of the Titans or giants, as the Septuagint rendereth it; or, "Of the dead." God had against these Philistine Theomachi; was "preparing for them the instruments of death," and would ere long lay them in that slimy valley where were many already like them. and more should come after them.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:18
(18) Rephaim.—Translated in Joshua 15:8, the valley of the giants. It was a fruitful valley, stretching some three miles S. and S.W. from Jerusalem, and only separated from the valley of Hinnom by a narrow ridge. It gave ample room for a large encampment, and its situation is an additional proof that the capture of Jerusalem had already been made, since the Philistines came here “to seek David.” They had, however, encamped in the same place at earlier times also (see 2 Samuel 23:13).
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 5:18
18. The Philistines also came] But the Philistines came. Taking a different route, perhaps by the Wady-es-Surâr and Beth-shemesh (see note on 1 Samuel 6:9), so as to avoid David and his army, they came up and occupied “the valley of Rephaim,” an open plain or upland valley, stretching in a S.W. direction from the neighbourhood of Jerusalem towards Bethlehem. Cp. Joshua 15:8; Joshua 18:16 (E. V. the valley of the giants). It was famous for its fertile corn-fields (Isaiah 17:5). The name preserves a trace of the ancient gigantic race of the Rephaim, to which Og the king of Bashan belonged (Deuteronomy 3:11. Cp. Genesis 14:5; Joshua 17:15).
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:18
18. Valley of Rephaim — An upland plain a little southwest of Jerusalem, hemmed in on all sides by low hills, so that it is properly called a valley.See on Joshua 15:18, where it is translated
Sermons on 2 Samuel 5:18
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Insights by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the verse 1 Peter 5:7, specifically the phrase "He careth for you." He begins by highlighting examples from the Old Testament where God show |
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The Discipline or Hard Places by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the significance of facing hard places in life as opportunities for spiritual growth and discipline. He illustrates this through the stories of the daughter |
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Joshua Chapter 9 the Discipline or Hard Places by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson explores the lessons from Joshua Chapter 9, emphasizing the significance of hard places in our spiritual journey. He highlights the faith of the daughters of Zelopheha |