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NASB | 2 Samuel 21:19 There was war with the Philistines again at Gob, and Elhanan the son of Jaare-oregim the Bethlehemite killed Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver's beam. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Samuel 21:19 There was war with the Philistines again at Gob, and Elhanan the son of Jaare-oregim, a Bethlehemite, killed Goliath the Gittite, whose spear shaft was like a weaver's beam. |
Bible Question: Did David kill Goliath as we read in 1 Sam. 17 or did Elhanan (2 Sam. 21:19)? |
Bible Answer: 2 Samuel 21:19 states that Elhanan slew Goliath the Gittite. This statement clearly raises the question of whether David truly did slew the giant Goliath. The International Bible commentary states that one version states Elhanan slew Goliath's brother (see 1 Chron 20:5). It has been suggested that perhaps the name David itself may be a throne name or title, since 'dawidum' in the Mari texts means 'commander', and that his original name may be lost. But it is doubtful whether it could of been Elhanan. |