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The Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
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Expect Renewed Opposition
Commentators note that the Philistines returned to the exact same valley to attack again, with one source suggesting they returned with an even larger army. This highlights a common spiritual principle: enemies often return to places of past conflict, and seasons of victory can be quickly followed by renewed and persistent opposition.
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2 Samuel
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19th Century
Anglican
Came up yet again. —As David had not followed up his victory (probably because he was not yet in condition to do so) the …
Baptist
And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. And when David enquired of the LORD, he said, Thou shalt…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the Philistines came up yet again And, as Josephus says F26 , with an army three times larger than the for…
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Presbyterian
The Philistines did not consider that David had the presence of God with him, which Saul had forfeited and lost. The kingdom of the Messiah, as soo…
