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

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

— 1 Chronicles 20:7, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 20 — Context

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Battles with the Philistines Later there was a battle with the Philistines in Gezer. At that time Sibbekai the Hushathite killed Sippai, one of the descendants of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued.

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There was another battle with the Philistines in which Elhanan son of Jair the Bethlehemite killed the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear had a shaft as big as the crossbeam of a weaver’s loom.

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In a battle in Gath there was a large man who had six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot– twenty-four in all! He too was a descendant of Rapha.

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

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These were the descendants of Rapha who lived in Gath; they were killed by the hand of David and his soldiers.

1 Chronicles 20:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 20:7 say?
1 Chronicles 20:7 in the NET Bible reads: “When he taunted Israel, Jonathan 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 (NET): “When he taunted Israel, Jonathan 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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