1 Chronicles 14:9 kjva — And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim."

— 1 Chronicles 14:9, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Chronicles 14 — Context

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And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

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And Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphalet.

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And 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.

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

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And David enquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? and wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the Lord said unto him, Go up; for I will deliver them into thine hand.

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So they came up to Baal–perazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking forth of waters: therefore they called the name of that place Baal–perazim.

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And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and 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 King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And the Philistines came and spread themselves 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 (KJVA): “And the Philistines came and spread themselves 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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