16 Then Ishbi-Benob which was of the sons of [a]Haraphah (the head of whose spear weighed three hundred [b]shekels of brass) even he being girded with a new sword, thought to have slain David.

17 But Abishai the son of Zeruiah succored him, and smote the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore unto him, saying, Thou shalt go no more out with us to battle, lest thou quench the [c]light of Israel.

18 ¶ And after this also there was a battle with the Philistines at [d]Gob, then Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Saph, which was one of the sons of Haraphah.

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  1. 2 Samuel 21:16 That is, of the race of giants.
  2. 2 Samuel 21:16 Which amount to nine pounds three quarters.
  3. 2 Samuel 21:17 For the glory and wealth of the country standeth in the preservation of the godly magistrate.
  4. 2 Samuel 21:18 Called Gezer, and Saph is called Sippai, 1 Chron. 20:4.

16 And Ishbi-Benob, one of the descendants of Rapha, whose bronze spearhead weighed three hundred shekels[a] and who was armed with a new sword, said he would kill David. 17 But Abishai(A) son of Zeruiah came to David’s rescue; he struck the Philistine down and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, saying, “Never again will you go out with us to battle, so that the lamp(B) of Israel will not be extinguished.(C)

18 In the course of time, there was another battle with the Philistines, at Gob. At that time Sibbekai(D) the Hushathite killed Saph, one of the descendants of Rapha.

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  1. 2 Samuel 21:16 That is, about 7 1/2 pounds or about 3.5 kilograms