1 Chronicles 14:9
 1 Chronicles 14:9 
New International Version (©2011)
Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim;

New Living Translation (©2007)
The Philistines arrived and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim.

English Standard Version (©2001)
Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the Valley of Rephaim.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim.

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
Now the Philistines had come and raided in the Valley of Rephaim,

International Standard Version (©2012)
Meanwhile, the Philistines had invaded and raided the Rephaim Valley.

NET Bible (©2006)
Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
The Philistines had come and raided the valley of Rephaim.

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

American King James Version
And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

American Standard Version
Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the vale of Raphaim.

Darby Bible Translation
And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

English Revised Version
Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

World English Bible
Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim.

Young's Literal Translation
And the Philistines have come, and rush into the valley of Rephaim,

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

14:1-17 David's victories. - In this chapter we have an account of, 1. David's kingdom established. 2. His family built up. 3. His enemies defeated. This is repeated from 2Sa 5. Let the fame of David be looked upon as a type and figure of the exalted honour of the Son of David.


Pulpit Commentary

Verse 9. - Spread themselves. The root, פָשַׁט appears here for the נָטַש of the parallel place. So also again in ver. 13 of this chapter. In the valley of Rephaim; i.e. of giants, though some translate "healers," and yet others "chiefs." Though not Canaanites, they once held portions of Canaan. Their origin is very uncertain. Kalisch ('Commentary on Old Testament,' p. 351) thinks they were descendants of Japheth (Genesis 14:5; Genesis 15:20; Deuteronomy 2:9-11; Deuteronomy 3:11). The "valley" was south of Jerusalem, but whether more south-east or south-west is not certain; probably the former (Joshua 15:8; Joshua 18:16; Isaiah 17:5).


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Two Victories over the Philistines
8And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out against them. 9And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. 10And David inquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? And will you deliver them into my hand? And the LORD said to him, Go up; for I will deliver them into your hand. …

1 Chronicles 11:15 Three of the thirty chiefs came down to David to the rock at the cave of Adullam, while a band of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim.
1 Chronicles 14:8 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they went up in full force to search for him, but David heard about it and went out to meet them.
1 Chronicles 14:10 so David inquired of God: "Shall I go and attack the Philistines? Will you deliver them into my hands?" The LORD answered him, "Go, I will deliver them into your hands."
1 Chronicles 14:13 Once more the Philistines raided the valley;