2 Samuel 21:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 21:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 21:18 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass after this, that there was again a battle with the Philistines at Gob: then Sibbechai the Hushathite..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 21:18 — KJV
“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. the giant: or, Rapha Saph: or, Sippai”
— 2 Samuel 21:18 (KJV)
2 Samuel 21:18 in Context — About the Book of 2 Samuel
2 Samuel covers David's reign — his triumphs, his devastating fall with Bathsheba, and his raw, honest walk back to God. It shows that even a man after God's own heart needs mercy, and that God's covenant love survives our worst chapters.
Cross-References for 2 Samuel 21:18
“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. arose: or, continued: Heb. stood Gezer: also called, Gob Sippai: also called, Saph the giant: or, Rapha”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 21:18: came, pass, after
“And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now Israel went out against the Philistines to battle, and pitched beside Ebenezer: and the Philistines pitched in Aphek. came: or, came to pass: Heb. was”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 21:18: came, pass, again
“Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it came to pass, after they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul; so that his name was much set by. set by: Heb. precious”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 21:18: came, pass, after
“And it came to pass, after he had buried him, that he spake to his sons, saying, When I am dead, then bury me in the sepulchre wherein the man of God is buried; lay my bones beside his bones:”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 21:18: came, pass, after
“It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, and the children of Ammon, and with them other beside the Ammonites, came against Jehoshaphat to battle.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 21:18: came, pass, after
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