1 Chronicles 20:5 · KJV
"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."
King James Version
What does 1 Chronicles 20:5 mean? →Passage Context
3And he brought out the people that were in it, and cut them with saws, and with harrows of iron, and with axes. Even so dealt David with all the cities of the children of Ammon. And David and all the people returned to Jerusalem.
4And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer with the Philistines; at which time Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Sippai, that was of the children of the giant: and they were subdued.
5And 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.
6And yet again there was war at Gath, where was a man of great stature, whose fingers and toes were four and twenty, six on each hand, and six on each foot: and he also was the son of the giant.
7But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David's brother slew him.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you confront your personal giants?
2
What does overcoming obstacles look like for you?
3
When have you felt empowered to defeat a challenge?
Life Application
overcoming
Think about a challenge you can tackle with renewed strength.
faith
Reflect on how your faith can help you face your fears.
People in This Verse
ElhananOT
Elhanan was a warrior in David's army known for his bravery. He is noted for defeating a Philistine giant, showcasing the power of faith in battle.
First appearance: 2 Samuel 21:19
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