1 Chronicles 20:5
“And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of Jair slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear staff was like a weaver's beam.”
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Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Elhanan the son of Jair - See the note on Sa2 21:19. The Targum says, "David, the son of Jesse, a pious man, who rose at…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Chronicles 20:4-8
The Philistines were nearly subdued (Ch1 18:1); but, as in the destruction of the Canaanites by Joshua the sons of Anak…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Elhanan … slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath In 2Sa 21:19 Elhanan … the Beth-lehemite slew Goliath(R.V.). The difference…
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