Abishai Rescues David from the Giant

15 Once again there was a battle between the Philistines and Israel. David went down with his men to fight against the Philistines, and he became exhausted.

Other Translations of 2 Samuel 21:15

King James Version

Abishai Rescues David from the Giant

15 Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines: and David waxed faint.

English Standard Version

Abishai Rescues David from the Giant

15 There was war again between the Philistines and Israel, and David went down together with his servants, and they fought against the Philistines. And David grew weary.

The Message

Abishai Rescues David from the Giant

15 War broke out again between the Philistines and Israel. David and his men went down to fight. David became exhausted.

New King James Version

Abishai Rescues David from the Giant

15 When the Philistines were at war again with Israel, David and his servants with him went down and fought against the Philistines; and David grew faint.

New Living Translation

Abishai Rescues David from the Giant

15 Once again the Philistines were at war with Israel. And when David and his men were in the thick of battle, David became weak and exhausted.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 21:15

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.