King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The P'lishtim came up again and raided the valley.
Berean Standard Bible:
Once again the Philistines raided the valley.
American Standard Version:
And the Philistines yet again made a raid in the valley.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the Philistines{H6430} yet again{H3254} spread themselves abroad{H6584} in the valley{H6010}.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Chronicles 14:9
- And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
1 Kings 20:22
- ¶ And the prophet came to the king of Israel, and said unto him, Go, strengthen thyself, and mark, and see what thou doest: for at the return of the year the king of Syria will come up against thee.
2 Samuel 5:22
- And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
2 Samuel 5:25
- And David did so, as the LORD had commanded him; and smote the Philistines from Geba until thou come to Gazer.
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 14:13
1 Chronicles 14:13, "And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley," is a verse set within the historical context of the early reign of King David over Israel. This period is characterized by the consolidation of David's power and the expansion of his kingdom. The Philistines, a persistent adversary of Israel, are depicted here continuing their aggressive posture against David's rule.
The verse captures a moment in the ongoing conflict between the Israelites and the Philistines, who were the dominant sea and coastal power in the region. The Philistines' action of spreading themselves abroad in the valley indicates a military maneuver, likely an incursion or an encroachment into Israelite territory. This suggests a bold display of force and a challenge to David's sovereignty.
The broader narrative in 1 Chronicles 14 recounts how David inquires of God before engaging the Philistines in battle. This reflects a theme of reliance on divine guidance in the face of military threats, contrasting with the more typical ancient Near Eastern practice of relying solely on military might or political alliances. David's consultation with God underscores the theological principle that success in battle comes from the Lord, not merely from human strategy or strength.
In summary, 1 Chronicles 14:13 highlights the tension between Israel and the Philistines during King David's reign, emphasizing the theme of seeking divine favor in the face of military aggression. It underscores the importance of God's guidance in warfare and the need for trust in God's provision for the protection and expansion of the nation of Israel.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6430
There are 244 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פְּלִשְׁתִּי
Transliteration: Pᵉlishtîy
Pronunciation: pel-ish-tee'
Description: patrial from פְּלֶשֶׁת; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth; Philistine. - Strong's Number: H3254
There are 207 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָסַף
Transliteration: yâçaph
Pronunciation: yaw-saf'
Description: a primitive root; to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing); add, [idiom] again, [idiom] any more, [idiom] cease, [idiom] come more, [phrase] conceive again, continue, exceed, [idiom] further, [idiom] gather together, get more, give more-over, [idiom] henceforth, increase (more and more), join, [idiom] longer (bring, do, make, much, put), [idiom] (the, much, yet) more (and more), proceed (further), prolong, put, be (strong-) er, [idiom] yet, yield. - Strong's Number: H6584
There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּשַׁט
Transliteration: pâshaṭ
Pronunciation: paw-shat'
Description: a primitive root; to spread out (i.e. deploy in hostile array); by analogy, to strip (i.e. unclothe, plunder, flay, etc.); fall upon, flay, invade, make an invasion, pull off, put off, make a road, run upon, rush, set, spoil, spread selves (abroad), strip (off, self). - Strong's Number: H6010
There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵמֶק
Transliteration: ʻêmeq
Pronunciation: ay'-mek
Description: from עָמַק; a vale (i.e. broad depression); dale, vale, valley (often used as a part of proper names). See also בֵּית הָעֵמֶק.