2 Samuel 5:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 5:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 5:18 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 5:18 — KJV
“The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.”
— 2 Samuel 5:18 (KJV)
2 Samuel 5:18 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 5:18
“And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.”
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“And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.”
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“But there came a messenger unto Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have invaded the land. invaded...: Heb. spread themselves upon, etc”
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“And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley.”
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“And three of the thirty chief went down, and came to David in the harvest time unto the cave of Adullam: and the troop of the Philistines pitched in the valley of Rephaim. three...: or, the three captains over the thirty”
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