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1 Chronicles 20:7

1 Chronicles 20:8 asv — These were born unto the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.

American Standard Version

"These were born unto the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants. "

— 1 Chronicles 20:8, American Standard Version

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1 Chronicles 20 — Context

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And there was again war with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of Jair slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the staff of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.

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And there was again war at Gath, where was a man of great stature, whose fingers and toes were four and twenty, six on each hand, and six on each foot; and he also was born unto the giant.

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And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David’s brother slew him.

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These were born unto the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.

1 Chronicles 20:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 20:8 say?
1 Chronicles 20:8 in the American Standard Version reads: “These were born unto the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 20:8 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 20:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 20, verse 8.
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 20:8.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 20:8 in?
1 Chronicles 20:8 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 20:8?
1 Chronicles 20:8 reads (ASV): “These were born unto the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants. ” 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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