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There was again war at Gath, where was a man of great stature, whose fingers and toes were twenty-four, six [on each hand], and six [on each foot]; and he also was born to the giant.
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A Clan of Giants
Commentators clarify that the phrase 'born unto the giant' likely means the man belonged to the Rephaite clan. This was a well-known group of people, or a 'clan,' noted for their great stature, rather than him being the direct son of a single, specific giant. This detail provides a more precise historical and tribal context for Israel's adversaries in Gath.
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19th Century
Anglican
Man of great stature. —See Margin. Samuel has a slightly different form.
Whose fingers ... —The Authorised…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 20:1).
