Once again the Philistines raided the valley.
Parallel translations
- WEB The Philistines made a another raid in the valley.
- KJV And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley.
- NKJV Then the Philistines once again made a raid on the valley.
- NASB The Philistines carried out yet another raid in the valley.
- NLT But after a while the Philistines returned and raided the valley again.
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Quick answer
The Philistines regrouped and raided the valley again. Their renewed attack tested whether David would again seek God.
Overview
Undeterred by their defeat, the Philistines mounted a second raid in the same valley. This repeated threat sets up another opportunity for David to demonstrate dependence on God. Rather than presume on his previous victory, David will again seek the Lord's specific direction, teaching that past success never excuses present prayerlessness.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- 1 Chr 14:9Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim.
- 2 Sam 5:22–25Once again the Philistines came up and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.
- 1 Kgs 20:22Afterward, the prophet approached the king of Israel and said, “Go and strengthen your position, and take note what you must do, for in the spring the king of Aram will come up against you.”
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