2 Samuel 5:18

The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

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Interpretation

The Philistines considered not that David had the presence of God with him, which Saul had forfeited and lost. The kingdom of the Messiah, as soon as it was set up in the world, was thus attacked by the powers of darkness.

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This thought runs through 2 Samuel 5:17-21.

2 Samuel 5:17 2 Samuel 5:18 2 Samuel 5:19 2 Samuel 5:20 2 Samuel 5:21

Glossary

Valley of Rephaim Place: Biblical valley. Modern identification: Valley of Rephaim.