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2 Samuel 21:20

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And there was yet a battle in Gath, where was a man of great stature, that had on every hand six fingers, and on every foot six toes, four and twenty in number; and he also was born to the giant.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

There was another battle at Gath, where there was a man of enormous size who had six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot, twenty-four in total. He was also descended from the giants.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes another giant warrior that David's men encountered, emphasizing that Israel continued to face seemingly impossible enemies who were descendants of the ancient giants.

📚 Historical Context

During the reign of King David, as described in the books of Samuel, Israel was engaged in ongoing conflicts with the Philistines, a persistent enemy nation that often challenged God's chosen people. This verse specifically recounts a battle in Gath, a key Philistine city, where a warrior of extraordinary size and unusual physical features, six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot, was defeated, highlighting the continuation of struggles against descendants of giants like Goliath. These accounts underscore the historical theme of God's protection and deliverance for Israel amid their wars.

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