1 Chronicles 20:8
What does 1 Chronicles 20:8 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Chronicles 20:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000These were born unto the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.
KJV
King James Version · 1611These were born unto the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901These were born unto the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949These were of the offspring of the Rephaim in Gath; they came to their death by the hands of David and his servants.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862These were born to the giant in Gath, and they fall by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890These were born to Rapha in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.
Context
v.7And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David’s brother slew him.
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Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Jeremiah 9:23
Thus saith Jehovah, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches;
- Romans 8:31
What then shall we say to these things? If Godisfor us, whoisagainst us?
- Ecclesiastes 9:11
I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
- Joshua 14:12
Now therefore give me this hill-country, whereof Jehovah spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakim were there, and cities great and fortified: it may be that Jehovah will be with me, and I shall drive them out, as Jehovah spake.
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