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.
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Interpretation
These events seem to have taken place towards the end of David's reign. David fainted, but he did not flee, and God sent help in the time of need.
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This thought runs through 2 Samuel 21:15-19.
Glossary
- Gob Place
- A pit, a place mentioned in 2 Sam. 21:18 , 19; called also Gezer, in 1 Chr. 20:4 . Modern identification: Tel Gezer.
- Hushah Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Husan.
- Saph Person
- Extension, the son of the giant whom Sibbechai slew ( 2 Sam. 21:18 ); called also Sippai ( 1 Chr. 20:4 ).