22 These four were descendants of Rapha in Gath, and they fell at the hands of David and his men.

Other Translations of 2 Samuel 21:22

King James Version

22 These four were born to the giant in Gath, and fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.

English Standard Version

22 These four were descended from the giants in Gath, and they fell by the hand of David and by the hand of his servants.

The Message

22 These four were descended from Rapha in Gath. And they all were killed by David and his soldiers.

New King James Version

22 These four were born to the giant in Gath, and fell by the hand of David and by the hand of his servants.

New Living Translation

22 These four Philistines were descendants of the giants of Gath, but David and his warriors killed them.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 21:22

Commentary on 2 Samuel 21:15-22

(Read 2 Samuel 21:15-22)

These events seem to have taken place towards the end of David's reign. David fainted, but he did not flee, and God sent help in the time of need. In spiritual conflicts, even strong saints sometimes wax faint; then Satan attacks them furiously; but those who stand their ground and resist him, shall be relieved and made more than conquerors. Death is a Christian's last enemy, and a son of Anak; but through Him that triumphed for us, believers shall be more than conquerors at last, even over that enemy.