Now after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them, and took Gath and her towns out of the hand of the Philistines.
Study Helps
Interpretation
This verse continues the thought already in view and fits the wider themes of memory and worship in 1 Chronicles.
Glossary
- David Person
- Beloved, the eighth and youngest son of Jesse, a citizen of Bethlehem. His father seems to have been a man in humble life. His mother’s name is not recorded. Some think she was the Nahash of 2 Sam. 17:25 .
- Gath Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell es Safi.