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2 Samuel 21:16-22

16 And Ishbi-Benob, one of the descendants of Rapha, whose bronze spearhead weighed three hundred shekels and who was armed with a new sword, said he would kill David.

17 But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to David’s rescue; he struck the Philistine down and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, saying, “Never again will you go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel will not be extinguished.”

18 In the course of time, there was another battle with the Philistines, at Gob. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Saph, one of the descendants of Rapha.

19 In another battle with the Philistines at Gob, Elhanan son of Jaare-Oregim the Bethlehemite killed Goliath the Gittite, who had a spear with a shaft like a weaver’s rod.

20 In still another battle, which took place at Gath, there was a huge man with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He also was descended from Rapha.

21 When he taunted Israel, Jonathan son of Shimeah, David’s brother, killed him.

22 These four were descendants of Rapha in Gath, and they fell at the hands of David and his men.

Cross References for 2 Samuel 21:16-22

Genesis 6:4 - The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and also afterward—when the sons of God went to th... Click to read the verse Genesis 6:4 Click to read the verse Genesis 6:4

Deuteronomy 3:11 - (Only Og king of Bashan was left of the remnant of the Rephaites. His bed was made of iron and ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 3:11 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 3:11

Deuteronomy 1:28 - Where can we go? Our brothers have made us lose heart. They say, ‘The people are stronger and t... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 1:28 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 1:28

Genesis 14:5 - In the fourteenth year, Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him went out and defeated the Rep... Click to read the verse Genesis 14:5 Click to read the verse Genesis 14:5

2 Samuel 5:18 - Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim; Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 5:18 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 5:18

Deuteronomy 2:10 - (The Emites used to live there—a people strong and numerous, and as tall as the Anakites. Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 2:10 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 2:10

Deuteronomy 2:21 - They were a people strong and numerous, and as tall as the Anakites. The Lord destroyed them fr... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 2:21 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 2:21

2 Samuel 21:20 - In still another battle, which took place at Gath, there was a huge man with six fingers on eac... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 21:20 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 21:20

Deuteronomy 9:2 - The people are strong and tall—Anakites! You know about them and have heard it said: “Who can s... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 9:2 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 9:2

Numbers 13:32-33 - And they spread among the Israelites a bad report about the land they had explored. They said, ... Click to read the verse Numbers 13:32-33 Click to read the verse Numbers 13:32-33

2 Samuel 21:22 - These four were descendants of Rapha in Gath, and they fell at the hands of David and his men. Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 21:22 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 21:22

1 Samuel 17:45-51 - David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 17:45-51 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 17:45-51

1 Samuel 17:4-5 - A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. He was over nine ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 17:4-5 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 17:4-5

2 Samuel 21:18 - In the course of time, there was another battle with the Philistines, at Gob. At that time Sibb... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 21:18 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 21:18