1 Chronicles 20:6 · KJV

"And 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."

King James Version

Passage Context

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.

⁸These were born unto the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to overwhelming challenges?

What does it mean for you to face giants in your life?

When have you felt outmatched but prevailed?

Life Application

courage

Identify a 'giant' in your life and plan steps to confront it.

strength

Remember that true strength often comes from within, bolstered by faith.

Places in This Verse

Gath(Gath, Israel today)

A major city of the Philistines, known as the birthplace of Goliath and a center for their warriors.

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