Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version From watchtower to fortified city, he defeated the Philistines, as far as Gaza and its territory. New Living Translation He also conquered the Philistines as far distant as Gaza and its territory, from their smallest outpost to their largest walled city. English Standard Version He struck down the Philistines as far as Gaza and its territory, from watchtower to fortified city. Berean Standard Bible He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its borders, from watchtower to fortified city. King James Bible He smote the Philistines, even unto Gaza, and the borders thereof, from the tower of the watchmen to the fenced city. New King James Version He subdued the Philistines, as far as Gaza and its territory, from watchtower to fortified city. New American Standard Bible He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its territory, from watchtower to fortified city. NASB 1995 He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its territory, from watchtower to fortified city. NASB 1977 He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its territory, from watchtower to fortified city. Legacy Standard Bible He struck the Philistines as far as Gaza and its territory, from watchtower to fortified city. Amplified Bible He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza [the most distant city] and its borders, from the [isolated] lookout tower to the [populous] fortified city. Christian Standard Bible He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its borders, from watchtower to fortified city. Holman Christian Standard Bible He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its borders, from watchtower to fortified city. American Standard Version He smote the Philistines unto Gaza and the borders thereof, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified city. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he struck the Philistines unto Aza and its borders, from the tower of the guard and unto the city fortress. Brenton Septuagint Translation He smote the Philistines even to Gaza, and to the border of it, from the tower of the watchmen even to the strong city. Contemporary English Version Hezekiah defeated the Philistine towns as far away as Gaza--from the smallest towns to the large, walled cities. Douay-Rheims Bible He smote the Philistines as far as Gaza, and all their borders, from the tower of the watchmen to the fenced city. English Revised Version He smote the Philistines unto Gaza and the borders thereof, from the tower of the watchmen to the fenced city. GOD'S WORD® Translation He conquered the Philistines from the [smallest] watchtower to the [largest] fortified city all the way to Gaza and its territory. Good News Translation He defeated the Philistines and raided their settlements, from the smallest village to the largest city, including Gaza and its surrounding territory. International Standard Version He attacked the Philistines, invading Gaza and its borders from watchtower to fortified garrison. JPS Tanakh 1917 He smote the Philistines unto Gaza and the borders thereof, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified city. Literal Standard Version he has struck the Philistines, even to Gaza and its borders, from a tower of watchers to the fortified city. Majority Standard Bible He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its borders, from watchtower to fortified city. New American Bible It was he who struck the Philistines as far as Gaza, and all its territory from guard post to garrisoned town. NET Bible He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its territory, from the watchtower to the city fortress. New Revised Standard Version He attacked the Philistines as far as Gaza and its territory, from watchtower to fortified city. New Heart English Bible He struck the Philistines to Gaza and its borders, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified city. Webster's Bible Translation He smote the Philistines, even to Gaza, and its borders, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified city. World English Bible He struck the Philistines to Gaza and its borders, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified city. Young's Literal Translation he hath smitten the Philistines unto Gaza, and its borders, from a tower of watchers unto the fenced city. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hezekiah Destroys Idolatry in Judah…7And the LORD was with Hezekiah, and he prospered wherever he went. He rebelled against the king of Assyria and refused to serve him. 8He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its borders, from watchtower to fortified city. 9In the fourth year of Hezekiah’s reign, which was the seventh year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel, Shalmaneser king of Assyria marched against Samaria and besieged it.… Cross References 2 Kings 17:9 The Israelites secretly did things against the LORD their God that were not right. From watchtower to fortified city, they built high places in all their cities. 2 Chronicles 28:18 The Philistines had also raided the cities of the foothills and the Negev of Judah, capturing and occupying Beth-shemesh, Aijalon, and Gederoth, as well as Soco, Timnah, and Gimzo with their villages. Isaiah 14:29 Do not rejoice, all you Philistines, that the rod that struck you is broken. For a viper will spring from the root of the snake, and a flying serpent from its egg. Treasury of Scripture He smote the Philistines, even to Gaza, and the borders thereof, from the tower of the watchmen to the fenced city. the Philistines 1 Chronicles 4:41 And these written by name came in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and smote their tents, and the habitations that were found there, and destroyed them utterly unto this day, and dwelt in their rooms: because there was pasture there for their flocks. 2 Chronicles 28:18 The Philistines also had invaded the cities of the low country, and of the south of Judah, and had taken Bethshemesh, and Ajalon, and Gederoth, and Shocho with the villages thereof, and Timnah with the villages thereof, Gimzo also and the villages thereof: and they dwelt there. Isaiah 14:29 Rejoice not thou, whole Palestina, because the rod of him that smote thee is broken: for out of the serpent's root shall come forth a cockatrice, and his fruit shall be a fiery flying serpent. Gaza [heb] Azzah 2 Kings 17:9 And the children of Israel did secretly those things that were not right against the LORD their God, and they built them high places in all their cities, from the tower of the watchmen to the fenced city. 2 Chronicles 26:10 Also he built towers in the desert, and digged many wells: for he had much cattle, both in the low country, and in the plains: husbandmen also, and vine dressers in the mountains, and in Carmel: for he loved husbandry. Isaiah 5:2 And he fenced it, and gathered out the stones thereof, and planted it with the choicest vine, and built a tower in the midst of it, and also made a winepress therein: and he looked that it should bring forth grapes, and it brought forth wild grapes. Jump to Previous Borders City Defeated Far Fenced Fortified Gaza Gazah Limits Overcame Philistines Smitten Smote Struck Territory Thereof Tower Walled Watchers Watchman Watchmen Watchmen's WatchtowerJump to Next Borders City Defeated Far Fenced Fortified Gaza Gazah Limits Overcame Philistines Smitten Smote Struck Territory Thereof Tower Walled Watchers Watchman Watchmen Watchmen's Watchtower2 Kings 18 1. Hezekiah's good reign4. He destroys idolatry, and prospers 9. The inhabitants of Samaria are carried captive for their sins 13. Sennacherib invading Judah, is pacified by a tribute 17. Rabshakeh, by blasphemous persuasions, solicits the people to revolt (8) He smote.--He it was who smote. The reduction of the Philistines was probably subsequent to the retreat of Sennacherib. (Comp. 2Chronicles 32:22; Isaiah 11:14.) Unto Gaza.--The southernmost part of the Philistine territory. From the tower of the watchmen . . . city.--See Note on 2Kings 17:9. The entire land of Philistia was ravaged by the Judean forces. Verse 8. - He smote the Philistines. Hezekiah's Philistine war seems to have followed on an attempt which Sargon made to bring the whole country under the Assyrian dominion. Sargon attacked Philistia in B.C. 720, made Gaza and the other towns subject, and committed the custody of them to tributary kings, in whom he had confidence. But opposition soon manifested itself. Sargon's creatures were expelled - Akhimiti from Ash-clod, Padi from Ekron. Hezekiah assisted in this war of independence, attacked Sargon's viceroys, and helped the cities to free themselves. About the year B.C. 711 Sargon speaks of a league against Assyria, to which the parties were Philistia, Judaea, Edom, and Moab ('Eponym Canon,' p. 130). The Philistines, whom Hezekiah "smote," must be regarded as Assyrian partisans, whom he chastised in the interests of the national party. He did not seek conquests in Philistia for himself. Even unto Gaza. Gaza seems to have remained faithful to Assyria from its capture in B.C. 720. And the borders thereof, from the tower of the watchmen unto the fenced city. (On this expression, see the comment upon 2 Kings 17:9.)Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Heהֽוּא־ (hū-) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are defeated הִכָּ֧ה (hik·kāh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5221: To strike the Philistines פְּלִשְׁתִּ֛ים (pə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 6430: Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia as עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while far as Gaza עַזָּ֖ה (‘az·zāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5804: A Philistine city and its borders, גְּבוּלֶ֑יהָ (gə·ḇū·le·hā) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 1366: A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed from מִמִּגְדַּ֥ל (mim·miḡ·dal) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4026: A tower, a rostrum, a, bed of flowers watchtower נוֹצְרִ֖ים (nō·wṣ·rîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 5341: To watch, guard, keep to עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while fortified מִבְצָֽר׃ (miḇ·ṣār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4013: A fortification, castle, fortified city, a defender city. עִ֥יר (‘îr) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5892: Excitement Links 2 Kings 18:8 NIV2 Kings 18:8 NLT 2 Kings 18:8 ESV 2 Kings 18:8 NASB 2 Kings 18:8 KJV 2 Kings 18:8 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 18:8 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 18:8 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 18:8 French Bible 2 Kings 18:8 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 18:8 He struck the Philistines to Gaza (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |