He brought out the people who were in it and put them to work with saws,[a] iron picks, and axes.[b](A) David did the same to all the Ammonite cities. Then he and all his troops returned to Jerusalem.

The Philistine Giants

After this,(B) a war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim,[c](C) and the Philistines were subdued.

Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath of Gath. The shaft of his spear was like a weaver’s beam.(D)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 20:3 Text emended; MT reads and sawed them with the saw; 2Sm 12:31
  2. 20:3 Text emended; MT reads saws; 2Sm 12:31
  3. 20:4 Or the Rephaites

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Church Bible (Value Pew Bible) Black
CSB Church Bible (Value Pew Bible) Black
Retail: $12.99
Our Price: $5.56
Save: $7.43 (57%)
CSB Apologetics Study Bible, Hardcover
CSB Apologetics Study Bible, Hardcover
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $22.86
Save: $17.13 (43%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible, hardcover
CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible, hardcover
Retail: $49.99
Our Price: $28.87
Save: $21.12 (42%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Everyday Study Bible--soft leather-look, navy blue with cross
CSB Everyday Study Bible--soft leather-look, navy blue with cross
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $20.21
Save: $14.78 (42%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
CSB Study Bible--soft leather-look, navy blue
CSB Study Bible--soft leather-look, navy blue
Retail: $69.99
Our Price: $52.48
Save: $17.51 (25%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars