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Saph (or Sippai) was a Philistine giant who was killed by Sibbechai the Hushathite during a battle with the Philistines.
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Also known as Sippai
Saph (or Sippai) is mentioned in 2Sa.21.18 and 1Ch.20.4 as a Philistine giant who was killed by Sibbechai the Hushathite during a battle between the Israelites and the Philistines. The battle took place at Gob (2Sa.21.18) or Gezer (1Ch.20.4), and it was part of a series of battles in which David's mighty men fought against the Philistine giants (2Sa.21.15-22; 1Chronicles 20).
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Extension, the son of the giant whom Sibbechai slew (2 Sam. 21:18); called also Sippai (1 Chr. 20:4).
(tall), one of the sons of the giant slain by Sibbechai the Hushathite. (2 Samuel 21:18) In (1 Chronicles 20:4) he is called Sippai. (B.C. about 1050.)
SAPH (tall), a Philistine giant, 2 Sam 21:18; called Sippai in 1 Chr 20:4.
SAPH (tall), a Philistine giant, 2 Sam 21:18; called Sippai in 1 Chr 20:4.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5593
Some time later at Gob, there was another battle with the Philistines. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Saph, one of the descendants of Rapha.
Some time later, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued.
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