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1 Chronicles 14:9

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 14:9 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim.
1 Chronicles 14:9 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 14

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
6and Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
7and Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphelet.
8And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David: and David heard of it, and went out against them.
9Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim.
10And David inquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? and wilt thou deliver them into my hand? And Jehovah said unto him, Go up; for I will deliver them into thy hand.
11So they came up to Baal-perazim, and David smote them there; and David said, God hath broken mine enemies by my hand, like the breach of waters. Therefore they called the name of that place Baal-perazim.
12And they left their gods there; and David gave commandment, and they were burned with fire.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the valley: Ch1 11:15; Sa2 5:18, Sa2 23:13; Isa 17:5 1 Chronicles 14:10”
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