2 Samuel 5:22 kjv — And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

King James Version

"And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim."

— 2 Samuel 5:22, King James Version

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2 Samuel 5 — Context

19

And David enquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go up to the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the Lord said unto David, Go up: for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into thine hand.

20

And David came to Baal–perazim, and David smote them there, and said, The Lord hath broken forth upon mine enemies before me, as the breach of waters. Therefore he called the name of that place Baal–perazim.

21

And there they left their images, and David and his men burned them.

22

And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

23

And when David enquired of the Lord, he said, Thou shalt not go up; but fetch a compass behind them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees.

24

And let it be, when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself: for then shall the Lord go out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines.

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And David did so, as the Lord had commanded him; and smote the Philistines from Geba until thou come to Gazer.

2 Samuel 5:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 5:22 say?
2 Samuel 5:22 in the King James Version reads: “And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.”
Where is 2 Samuel 5:22 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 5:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 5, verse 22.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 5:22.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 5:22 in?
2 Samuel 5:22 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 2 Samuel 5:22?
2 Samuel 5:22 reads (KJV): “And the Philistines came up yet again, 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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