1 Chronicles 20:4

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer with the Philistines; at which time Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Sippai, [that was] of the children of the giant: and they were subdued.

Complete Jewish Bible:

A while after this there was war at Gezer with the P'lishtim. Sibkhai the Hushati killed Sipai, one of the giants, and they were defeated.

Berean Standard Bible:

Some time later, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued.

American Standard Version:

And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer with the Philistines: then Sibbecai the Hushathite slew Sippai, of the sons of the giant; and they were subdued.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And it came to pass after this{H310}, that there arose{H5975} war{H4421} at Gezer{H1507} with the Philistines{H6430}; at which time{H227} Sibbechai{H5444} the Hushathite{H2843} slew{H5221} Sippai{H5598}, that was of the children{H3211} of the giant{H7497}: and they were subdued{H3665}.

Cross-References (KJV):

2 Samuel 21:18

  • And it came to pass after this, that there was again a battle with the Philistines at Gob: then Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Saph, which [was] of the sons of the giant.

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.

Joshua 12:12

  • The king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;

1 Chronicles 11:29

  • Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,

Joshua 16:3

  • And goeth down westward to the coast of Japhleti, unto the coast of Bethhoron the nether, and to Gezer: and the goings out thereof are at the sea.

2 Samuel 21:15

  • ¶ Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines: and David waxed faint.

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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 20:4

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H310
    There are 766 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אַחַר
    Transliteration: ʼachar
    Pronunciation: akh-ar'
    Description: from אָחַר; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses); after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with.
  2. Strong's Number: H5975
    There are 495 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עָמַד
    Transliteration: ʻâmad
    Pronunciation: aw-mad'
    Description: a primitive root; to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive); abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry.
  3. Strong's Number: H4421
    There are 308 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מִלְחָמָה
    Transliteration: milchâmâh
    Pronunciation: mil-khaw-maw'
    Description: from לָחַם (in the sense of fighting); a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. warfare); battle, fight(-ing), war(-rior).
  4. Strong's Number: H1507
    There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: גֶּזֶר
    Transliteration: Gezer
    Pronunciation: gheh'-zer
    Description: the same as גֶּזֶר; Gezer, a place in Palestine; Gazer, Gezer.
  5. 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.
  6. Strong's Number: H227
    There are 113 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אָז
    Transliteration: ʼâz
    Pronunciation: awz
    Description: a demonstrative adverb; at that time or place; also as a conjunction, therefore; beginning, for, from, hitherto, now, of old, once, since, then, at which time, yet.
  7. Strong's Number: H5444
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: סִבְּכַי
    Transliteration: Çibbᵉkay
    Pronunciation: sib-bek-ah'-ee
    Description: from סָבַךְ; copse-like; Sibbecai, an Israelite; Sibbecai, Sibbechai.
  8. Strong's Number: H2843
    There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חֻשָׁתִי
    Transliteration: Chushâthîy
    Pronunciation: khoo-shaw-thee'
    Description: patronymically from חוּשָׁה; a Chushathite or descendant of Chushah; Hushathite.
  9. Strong's Number: H5221
    There are 460 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: נָכָה
    Transliteration: nâkâh
    Pronunciation: naw-kaw'
    Description: a primitive root; to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively); 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.
  10. Strong's Number: H5598
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: סִפַּי
    Transliteration: Çippay
    Pronunciation: sip-pah'-ee
    Description: from סַף; bason-like; Sippai, a Philistine; Sippai. Compare סַף.
  11. Strong's Number: H3211
    There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יָלִיד
    Transliteration: yâlîyd
    Pronunciation: yaw-leed'
    Description: from יָלַד; born; (home-) born, child, son.
  12. Strong's Number: H7497
    There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: רָפָא
    Transliteration: râphâʼ
    Pronunciation: raw-faw'
    Description: or רָפָה; from רָפָא in the sense of invigorating; a giant; giant, Rapha, Rephaim(-s). See also בֵּית רָפָא.
  13. Strong's Number: H3665
    There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: כָּנַע
    Transliteration: kânaʻ
    Pronunciation: kaw-nah'
    Description: a primitive root; properly, to bend the knee; hence, to humiliate, vanquish; bring down (low), into subjection, under, humble (self), subdue.