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Now the Philistines had come and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 18. Raphaim. Septuagint “of Titans,” Calmet. or giants who had dwelt there. Menochius.—It lay to the west ( Menochius.) or south of Jerusalem, and extended as far as Bethlehem. David was still more to the south, ( Calmet.) so that he seemed to be cut off from his capital. But it was secure enough. Bible.—On this occasion, three of his brave men went through the midst of the enemies’ ranks, to fetch water from the spring of Bethlehem. Calmet. 23:16.
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