1 Chronicles 14:9 bbe — Now the Philistines had come, and had gone out in every direction in the valley of Rephaim.

Bible in Basic English

"Now the Philistines had come, and had gone out in every direction in the valley of Rephaim."

— 1 Chronicles 14:9, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 14 — Context

6

And Nogah and Nepheg and Japhia

7

And Elishama and Beeliada and Eliphelet.

8

And when the Philistines had news that David had been made king over all Israel, they went up in search of David, and David, hearing of it, went out against them.

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Now the Philistines had come, and had gone out in every direction in the valley of Rephaim.

10

And David, desiring directions from God, said, Am I to go up against the Philistines? and will you give them into my hands? And the Lord said, Go up; for I will give them into your hands.

11

So they went up to Baal-perazim, and David overcame them there, and David said, God has let the forces fighting against me be broken by my hand, as a wall is broken down by rushing water; so they gave that place the name of Baal-perazim.

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And the Philistines did not take their images with them in their flight; and at David's orders they were burned with fire.

1 Chronicles 14:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 14:9 say?
1 Chronicles 14:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now the Philistines had come, and had gone out in every direction in the valley of Rephaim.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 14:9 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 14:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 14, verse 9.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 14:9.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 14:9 in?
1 Chronicles 14:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 14:9?
1 Chronicles 14:9 reads (BBE): “Now the Philistines had come, and had gone out in every direction in the valley of Rephaim.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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