1 Chronicles 14:13The Philistines yet again made a raid in the valley.
The setting
Valley of Rephaim, near Jerusalem, Israel. ~1000 BC. The Philistines return after their previous defeat, testing David's newly established kingdom...
The emotion here: recording with concern and anticipation
The original word
pāshaṭ (פָּשַׁט) — to spread out like water, make a sudden raid
Why it matters
The Valley of Rephaim was the main invasion route from Philistine territory to Jerusalem
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What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 14:13
This is the SECOND raid - the Philistines are testing if David's first victory was just luck
Common misconceptionPeople think this is about military strategy, but it's about the pattern of spiritual warfare - the enemy always comes back after defeat to test your resolve.
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Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 14:13 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 14:13 comes from the book of 1 Chronicles, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is anxious, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is urgent. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include persistent opposition, repeated conflict. Notable phrases: yet again made a raid.
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