And it came to pass after this, that there was again a battle with the Philistines at Gob: then Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Saph, which was of the sons of the giant.
After this happened, there was another battle with the Philistines at Gob. During this battle, Sibbechai the Hushathite killed Saph, who was one of the descendants of the giants.
This verse records another victory where one of David's warriors killed a giant descendant in battle against the Philistines.
📚 Historical Context
This battle occurred during the later years of David's reign when Israel continued to face conflicts with the Philistines. The 'sons of the giant' likely refers to descendants of the Anakim or other giant clans that had lived in the region since before Israel's conquest. Sibbechai was one of David's mighty warriors, part of an elite group of fighters who served the king.
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