KJV ORIGINAL
And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The Philistines came back and spread out their army across the valley again.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that the Philistines returned for another military campaign, positioning themselves strategically in the valley for battle.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during David's reign as king over all Israel, when the Philistines repeatedly tried to stop his growing power. The valley mentioned is likely the Valley of Rephaim near Jerusalem, a strategic location that armies would use to approach the city. The Philistines were Israel's persistent enemies who controlled much of the coastal region and frequently clashed with Israel for territorial control.
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