He arose, and smote the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand clave unto the sword: and the LORD wrought a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to spoil.
He got up and fought the Philistines until his hand grew tired, and his hand stuck to his sword from gripping it so tightly. The LORD gave them a great victory that day, and the people came back only to collect the spoils of war.
This verse describes how one of David's mighty warriors fought so fiercely against Israel's enemies that his hand cramped around his sword, and God gave them complete victory.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a passage honoring David's mighty warriors and their extraordinary acts of courage. The Philistines were Israel's longtime enemies who controlled much of the coastal region and frequently raided Israelite territory. These battles likely took place during David's reign when he was establishing Israel's dominance in the region.
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