2 Samuel 21:21

Good News Translation

He defied the Israelites, and Jonathan, the son of David's brother Shammah, killed him.

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But he had a friend, a very shrewd man named Jonadab, the son of David's brother Shammah.

Then there was another battle at Gath, where there was a giant who loved to fight. He had six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot.

These four were descendants of the giants of Gath, and they were killed by David and his men.

Where are the kings of the cities of Hamath, Arpad, Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah?”

Jesse had seven sons. In order of age they were: Eliab, Abinadab, Shammah,

Jonathan, King David's uncle, was a skillful adviser and a scholar. He and Jehiel son of Hachmoni were in charge of the education of the king's sons.

Jesse then brought Shammah. “No, the Lord hasn't chosen him either,” Samuel said.

Here and now I challenge the Israelite army. I dare you to pick someone to fight me!”

The Philistines lined up on one hill and the Israelites on another, with a valley between them.

I have killed lions and bears, and I will do the same to this heathen Philistine, who has defied the army of the living God.