9 Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim;

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 14:9

King James Version

9 And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

English Standard Version

9 Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the Valley of Rephaim.

The Message

9 On their way, the Philistines stopped off to plunder the Valley of Rephaim.

New King James Version

9 Then the Philistines went and made a raid on the Valley of Rephaim.

New Living Translation

9 The Philistines arrived and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 14:9

Chapter Contents

David's victories.

In this chapter we have an account of, 1. David's kingdom established. 2. His family built up. 3. His enemies defeated. This is repeated from 2 Samuel 5. Let the fame of David be looked upon as a type and figure of the exalted honour of the Son of David.