And he slew an Egyptian, a man of great stature, five cubits high; and in the Egyptian’s hand was a spear like a weaver’s beam; and he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian’s hand, and slew him with his own spear.
He killed an Egyptian who was a man of enormous size, about seven and a half feet tall. The Egyptian was holding a spear as thick as a weaver's rod. But he went down to fight him with only a staff, grabbed the spear right out of the Egyptian's hand, and killed him with his own spear.
This verse describes how one of David's mighty warriors defeated a giant Egyptian soldier by taking away his weapon and using it against him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is from the Book of 1 Chronicles, written during the post-exilic period around the 5th century BC to encourage returning Israelites by recounting their heroic past. It describes Benaiah, one of King David's elite warriors, who defeated a massive Egyptian foe in a feat of strength, highlighting the bravery of David's army during his reign around 1000 BC. This narrative emphasizes God's empowerment of His people in battles, serving as a reminder of divine favor in the united kingdom of Israel.
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