2 Samuel 5:18

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

"The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim." - 2 Samuel 5:18
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What does 2 Samuel 5:18 mean?

2 Samuel 5:18 (KJV) says, "The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim." This verse comes from the second book of Samuel in the Old Testament, and it is part of a larger narrative describing David's reign as king over Israel. In this particular…

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In the Valley of Rephaim: A Place of Challenge and Divine Encounter

As we turn our attention to 2 Samuel 5:18, we read, "The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.” This passage offers a profound insight into the spiritual dynamics of our lives. The valley of Rephaim represents both a literal geographical location…

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Prayer for Strength in the Midst of Adversity: Inspired by 2 Samuel 5:18

Heavenly Father, In the quiet moments of prayer, I lift my heart unto You, recognizing the profound significance of Your Word as I reflect upon the powerful verse from 2 Samuel 5:18, "The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim." Lord, as I meditate…

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2 Samuel 5:18 - "The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim."
2 Samuel 5:12
1 Samuel 2:18 - "¶ But Samuel ministered before the LORD, being a child, girded with a linen ephod."
2 Samuel 18:5 - "And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom."
2 Samuel 5:15 - "Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,"
2 Samuel 5:16 - "And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet."
"And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet." - 2 Samuel 5:16
Philippians 2:5-18
2 Samuel 2:18 - "¶ And there were three sons of Zeruiah there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild roe."
2 Samuel 11:18 - "¶ Then Joab sent and told David all the things concerning the war;"
Philippians 2:5-18
2 Samuel 18:6 - "¶ So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the wood of Ephraim;"
2 Samuel 5:7 - "Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David."
2 Samuel 5:22 - "¶ And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim."
2 Samuel 5:21 - "And there they left their images, and David and his men burned them."
1 Samuel 18:2 - "And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father's house."
"Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia," - 2 Samuel 5:15
2 Samuel 5:10 - "And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts was with him."
2 Samuel 18:10 - "And a certain man saw it, and told Joab, and said, Behold, I saw Absalom hanged in an oak."
2 Samuel 8:18 - "And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers."
2 Samuel 18:1 - "And David numbered the people that were with him, and set captains of thousands and captains of hundreds over them."
2 Samuel 18:15 - "And ten young men that bare Joab's armour compassed about and smote Absalom, and slew him."
2 Samuel 5:4 - "¶ David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years."
2 Samuel 11:5 - "And the woman conceived, and sent and told David, and said, I am with child."
"¶ But Samuel ministered before the LORD, being a child, girded with a linen ephod." - 1 Samuel 2:18
2 Samuel 3:5 - "And the sixth, Ithream, by Eglah David's wife. These were born to David in Hebron."
2 Samuel 1:18 - "(Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.)"
2 Samuel 18:30 - "And the king said unto him, Turn aside, and stand here. And he turned aside, and stood still."
2 Samuel 18:16 - "And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel: for Joab held back the people."