King James Version
2 Samuel 5:18 in the King James Version says “The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.” — study this verse from 2 Samuel chapter 5 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.”
2 Samuel 5:18 · KJV
And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.
But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold.
The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
And David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up to the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto David, Go up: for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into thine hand.
And David came to Baalperazim, and David smote them there, and said, The LORD hath broken forth upon mine enemies before me, as the breach of waters. Therefore he called the name of that place Baalperazim. Baalperazim: that is, the plain of breaches
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“and spread”
H5203properly, to pound, i.e., smite; by implication (as if beating out, and thus expanding) to disperse; also, to thrust off, down, out or upon (inclusive
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