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A Race of Giants
Commentators clarify that the phrase "born to the giant" does not necessarily mean these four men were brothers. Instead, it signifies they were all descendants of the famous race of giants in Gath, known as the Rephaim, some of whom remained after Joshua's conquests.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 21:22
18th Century
Theologian
Four. This does not necessarily mean that they were brothers, but that they were all of the race of the Giant, all Rephaim. The word “four” …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 21:22
19th Century
Bishop
Born to the giant. —They were all descendants of Rapha, but not necessarily all the sons of one man.
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 21:22
17th Century
Pastor
These four were born to the giant in Gath
Not to Goliath, for one of them was his brother, but to some giant or anot…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 21:15–22
17th Century
Minister
These events seem to have taken place towards the end of David's reign. David fainted, but he did not flee, and God sent help in the time of need. …