1 Chronicles 14:13
New International Version
Once more the Philistines raided the valley;

New Living Translation
But after a while the Philistines returned and raided the valley again.

English Standard Version
And the Philistines yet again made a raid in the valley.

Berean Standard Bible
Once again the Philistines raided the valley.

King James Bible
And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley.

New King James Version
Then the Philistines once again made a raid on the valley.

New American Standard Bible
The Philistines carried out yet another raid in the valley.

NASB 1995
The Philistines made yet another raid in the valley.

NASB 1977
And the Philistines made yet another raid in the valley.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the Philistines yet again made a raid in the valley.

Amplified Bible
The Philistines again made a raid in the valley.

Christian Standard Bible
Once again the Philistines raided in the valley.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Once again the Philistines raided in the valley.

American Standard Version
And the Philistines yet again made a raid in the valley.

Contemporary English Version
Some time later, the Philistines came back into the hill country and camped in Rephaim Valley.

English Revised Version
And the Philistines yet again made a raid in the valley.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The Philistines again raided the valley.

Good News Translation
Soon the Philistines returned to the valley and started plundering it again.

International Standard Version
Later the Philistines invaded the Rephaim Valley again.

Majority Standard Bible
Once again the Philistines raided the valley.

NET Bible
The Philistines again raided the valley.

New Heart English Bible
The Philistines yet again made a raid in the valley.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley.

World English Bible
The Philistines made another raid in the valley.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the Philistines add again, and rush into the valley,

Young's Literal Translation
And the Philistines add again, and rush into the valley,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the rovers will yet add, and they will spread out in the valley.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Another time also the Philistines made an irruption, and spread themselves abroad in the valley.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And then, at another time, the Philistines invaded, and they spread out in the valley.

New American Bible
Once again the Philistines raided the valley,

New Revised Standard Version
Once again the Philistines made a raid in the valley.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the Philistines came up again and encamped in the valley of giants.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Philistines continued to go up and encamp in the Valley of the Giants.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the Philistines yet again made a raid in the valley.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Philistines once more assembled themselves in the giants' valley.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Two Victories over the Philistines
12There the Philistines abandoned their gods, and David ordered that they be burned in the fire. 13Once again the Philistines raided the valley. 14So David again inquired of God, who answered him, “Do not march up after them, but circle around them and attack them in front of the balsam trees.…

Cross References
2 Samuel 5:22
Once again the Philistines came up and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.

1 Chronicles 11:15-19
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. / At that time David was in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was at Bethlehem. / David longed for water and said, “Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!” ...

1 Chronicles 14:8-12
When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went out to face them. / Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of God, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go,” replied the LORD, “for I will deliver them into your hand.” ...

1 Chronicles 14:14-17
So David again inquired of God, who answered him, “Do not march up after them, but circle around them and attack them in front of the balsam trees. / As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move out to battle, because this will mean that God has gone out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.” / So David did as God had commanded him, and they struck down the army of the Philistines all the way from Gibeon to Gezer. ...

1 Chronicles 13:5-6
So David assembled all Israel, from the River Shihor in Egypt to Lebo-hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim. / David and all Israel went up to Baalah of Judah (that is, Kiriath-jearim) to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD, who is enthroned between the cherubim—the ark that is called by the Name.

1 Chronicles 15:25-29
So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom. / And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. / Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod. ...

1 Chronicles 16:1-3
So they brought the ark of God and placed it inside the tent that David had pitched for it. And they presented burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. / When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD. / Then he distributed to every man and woman of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake.

1 Chronicles 17:1-2
After David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.” / And Nathan replied to David, “Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you.”

1 Chronicles 18:1-2
Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, and they became subject to David and brought him tribute.

1 Chronicles 19:1-2
Some time later, Nahash king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son. / And David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent messengers to console Hanun concerning his father. But when David’s servants arrived in the land of the Ammonites to console him,

1 Chronicles 20:4-8
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. / 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. / And 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, ...

1 Chronicles 21:1-2
Then Satan rose up against Israel and incited David to take a census of Israel. / So David said to Joab and the commanders of the troops, “Go and count the Israelites from Beersheba to Dan and bring me a report, so that I may know their number.”

1 Chronicles 22:1-2
Then David said, “Here shall be the house of the LORD God, as well as the altar of burnt offering for Israel.” / So David gave orders to gather the foreigners in the land of Israel, from whom he appointed stonecutters to prepare finished stones for building the house of God.

1 Chronicles 23:1-2
When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. / Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites.

1 Chronicles 24:1-2
These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests.


Treasury of Scripture

And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley.

yet again

1 Chronicles 14:9
And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

2 Samuel 5:22-25
And the Philistines came up yet again, 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.

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Once again
This phrase indicates a recurring event, suggesting persistence and resilience in the face of opposition. The Philistines were a constant threat to Israel, and their repeated incursions symbolize the ongoing spiritual battles believers face. In Hebrew, the concept of repetition underscores the need for vigilance and reliance on God’s strength. Historically, this reflects the cyclical nature of Israel's conflicts with surrounding nations, reminding us of the continuous spiritual warfare in the Christian life.

the Philistines
The Philistines were a formidable enemy of Israel, often representing the forces of the world that oppose God's people. Archaeological findings, such as those in the ancient city of Gath, provide insight into their culture and military prowess. In a spiritual sense, the Philistines symbolize the persistent challenges and temptations that believers must confront. Their presence in the narrative serves as a reminder of the need for faith and dependence on God to overcome worldly opposition.

raided
The act of raiding implies aggression and disruption. In the Hebrew context, it conveys a sudden and forceful attack, often catching the victim unprepared. This word highlights the unpredictable nature of spiritual attacks that believers may face. Historically, raids were common tactics used by the Philistines to destabilize and plunder Israel. Spiritually, it calls Christians to be prepared and armored with faith, as outlined in Ephesians 6:10-18, to withstand the enemy's schemes.

the valley
Valleys in biblical times were often sites of battles and strategic importance. They symbolize low points or challenges in life where conflicts are fought. The Valley of Rephaim, where this event likely took place, was a fertile area, making it a desirable target for the Philistines. Spiritually, valleys can represent times of testing and trial, where believers must rely on God's guidance and strength. The mention of a valley serves as a metaphor for life's struggles, encouraging believers to trust in God's deliverance and provision.

(13-16) A second Philistine invasion and defeat (2Samuel 5:22-25).

(13) In the valley--"of Rephaim" (Samuel). Slightly abridged.

Verses 13-17. - Another victory over the Philistines. Verse 13. - In the valley; i.e. the valley of Rephaim, as is expressly stated in the parallel place, though left in no obscurity here.

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Hebrew
Once again
וַיֹּסִ֤יפוּ (way·yō·sî·p̄ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3254: To add, augment

the Philistines
פְּלִשְׁתִּ֔ים (pə·liš·tîm)
Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 6430: Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia

raided
וַֽיִּפְשְׁט֖וּ (way·yip̄·šə·ṭū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 6584: To strip off, make a dash, raid

the valley.
בָּעֵֽמֶק׃ (bā·‘ê·meq)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6010: A vale


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