1 Chronicles 20:7 nasb — When he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea, David's brother, killed him.

NASB

"When he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea, David's brother, killed him."

— 1 Chronicles 20:7, NASB

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1 Chronicles 20 — Context

4

Now it came about after this, that war broke out at Gezer with the Philistines; then Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, one of the descendants of the giants, and they were subdued.

5

And there was war with the Philistines again, and Elhanan the son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver's beam.

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Again there was war at Gath, where there was a man of great stature who had twenty-four fingers and toes, six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot; and he also was descended from the giants.

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When he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea, David's brother, killed him.

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These were descended from the giants in Gath, and they fell by the hand of David and by the hand of his servants.

1 Chronicles 20:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 20:7 say?
1 Chronicles 20:7 in the NASB reads: “When he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea, David's brother, killed him.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 20:7 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 20:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 20, verse 7.
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 20:7.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 20:7 in?
1 Chronicles 20:7 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 20:7?
1 Chronicles 20:7 reads (NASB): “When he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea, David's brother, killed him.” 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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