1 Chronicles 20:7
New International Version
When he taunted Israel, Jonathan son of Shimea, David’s brother, killed him.

New Living Translation
But when he defied and taunted Israel, he was killed by Jonathan, the son of David’s brother Shimea.

English Standard Version
And when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea, David’s brother, struck him down.

Berean Standard Bible
and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him.

King James Bible
But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David's brother slew him.

New King James Version
So when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea, David’s brother, killed him.

New American Standard Bible
When he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea, David’s brother, killed him.

NASB 1995
When he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea, David’s brother, killed him.

NASB 1977
And when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea, David’s brother, killed him.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he reproached Israel, so Jonathan the son of Shimea, David’s brother, struck him down.

Amplified Bible
When he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea, David’s brother, killed him.

Christian Standard Bible
When he taunted Israel, Jonathan son of David’s brother Shimei killed him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When he taunted Israel, Jonathan son of David’s brother Shimei killed him.

American Standard Version
And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David's brother slew him.

Contemporary English Version
he made fun of Israel, so David's nephew Jonathan killed him.

English Revised Version
And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David's brother slew him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When he challenged Israel, Jonathan, son of David's brother Shimea, killed him.

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

International Standard Version
When he challenged Israel, Shimei's son Jonathan, David's nephew, killed him.

Majority Standard Bible
and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him.

NET Bible
When he taunted Israel, Jonathan son of Shimea, David's brother, killed him.

New Heart English Bible
When he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimeah David's brother killed him.

Webster's Bible Translation
But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea, David's brother, slew him.

World English Bible
When he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea, David’s brother, killed him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he reproaches Israel, and Jonathan son of Shimea, brother of David, strikes him.

Young's Literal Translation
And he reproacheth Israel, and smite him doth Jonathan son of Shimea, brother of David.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will reproach Israel, and Jonathan son of Shimea, David's brother, struck him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He reviled Israel: but Jonathan the son of Samaa the brother of David slew him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He blasphemed Israel. And Jonathan, the son of Shimea, the brother of David, struck him down.

New American Bible
He defied Israel, and Jonathan, the son of Shimea, David’s brother, slew him.

New Revised Standard Version
When he taunted Israel, Jonathan son of Shimea, David’s brother, killed him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David's brother slew him.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he was reproaching Israel, and Jonathan, son of Shama the brother of David, killed him.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David's brother slew him.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he defied Israel, and Jonathan the son of Samaa the brother of David slew him.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Battles Against the Philistines
6And there was still another battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, 7and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him. 8So these descendants of Rapha in Gath fell at the hands of David and his servants.…

Cross References
1 Samuel 17:49-51
Then David reached into his bag, took out a stone, and slung it, striking the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground. / Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him. / David ran and stood over him. He grabbed the Philistine’s sword and pulled it from its sheath and killed him, and he cut off his head with the sword. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran.

2 Samuel 21:19-22
Once again there was a battle with the Philistines at Gob, and Elhanan son of Jair the Bethlehemite killed the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. / And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, / and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him. ...

1 Samuel 17:4-7
Then a champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out from the Philistine camp. He was six cubits and a span in height, / and he had a bronze helmet on his head. He wore a bronze coat of mail weighing five thousand shekels, / and he had armor of bronze on his legs and a javelin of bronze slung between his shoulders. ...

2 Samuel 21:15-17
Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines. But David became exhausted. / Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. / But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.”

1 Samuel 17:45-47
But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. / This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. / And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”

2 Samuel 23:20-21
And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. / He also struck down an Egyptian, a huge man. Although the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear.

1 Samuel 17:10-11
Then the Philistine said, “I defy the ranks of Israel this day! Give me a man to fight!” / On hearing the words of the Philistine, Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and greatly afraid.

2 Samuel 21:18
Some time later at Gob, there was another battle with the Philistines. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Saph, a descendant of Rapha.

1 Samuel 17:36-37
Your servant has killed lions and bears; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, for he has defied the armies of the living God.” / David added, “The LORD, who delivered me from the claws of the lion and the bear, will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” “Go,” said Saul, “and may the LORD be with you.”

2 Samuel 23:8-12
These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ...

1 Samuel 17:26
David asked the men who were standing with him, “What will be done for the man who kills this Philistine and removes this disgrace from Israel? Just who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?”

2 Samuel 23:18-19
Now Abishai, the brother of Joab and son of Zeruiah, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three. / Was he not more honored than the Three? And he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three.

1 Samuel 17:23-24
And as he was speaking with them, suddenly the champion named Goliath, the Philistine from Gath, came forward from the ranks of the Philistines and shouted his usual words, which David also heard. / When all the men of Israel saw Goliath, they fled from him in great fear.

2 Samuel 23:9-10
Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead.

1 Samuel 17:32-33
And David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail on account of this Philistine. Your servant will go and fight him!” / But Saul replied, “You cannot go out against this Philistine to fight him. You are just a boy, and he has been a warrior from his youth.”


Treasury of Scripture

But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David's brother slew him.

defied.

1 Samuel 17:10,26,36
And the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together…

Isaiah 37:23
Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? even against the Holy One of Israel.

Shimea

1 Chronicles 2:13
And Jesse begat his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the third,

Shimma

1 Samuel 16:9
Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.

Shammah

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1 Chronicles 20
1. Rabbah is besieged by Joab, spoiled by David, and the people thereof tortured
4. Three giants are slain in overthrows of the Philistines.














And when he taunted Israel
The phrase "taunted Israel" suggests a provocation or challenge directed towards the people of Israel. The Hebrew root for "taunted" is "חרף" (charaph), which can mean to defy or reproach. This act of taunting is reminiscent of Goliath's challenge to Israel in 1 Samuel 17, where the Philistine giant defied the armies of the living God. Historically, such taunts were not merely insults but challenges to the honor and faith of the nation, often leading to significant confrontations. In the context of Israel, a taunt against them was seen as a taunt against God Himself, as they were His chosen people.

Jonathan the son of Shimea
Jonathan, identified here as the son of Shimea, is a lesser-known figure in the biblical narrative. Shimea, also known as Shammah, was one of David's brothers, making Jonathan David's nephew. This familial connection highlights the ongoing legacy and influence of David's family in the military and spiritual leadership of Israel. The mention of Jonathan by name underscores the importance of individual acts of faith and courage in the broader narrative of God's people. It also serves as a reminder that God often uses seemingly minor characters to achieve His purposes.

David’s brother
The reference to "David’s brother" situates the narrative within the larger account of David's family and their role in Israel's history. David, the second king of Israel, was a man after God's own heart, and his family played significant roles in the unfolding of Israel's destiny. This familial mention reinforces the idea of a divinely orchestrated lineage through which God would bring about His plans, ultimately leading to the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the Son of David.

killed him
The act of killing the taunter signifies a decisive victory over those who oppose God's people. In the ancient Near Eastern context, such victories were seen as evidence of divine favor and intervention. The Hebrew word for "killed" is "מות" (muth), which simply means to put to death. This act of killing the taunter is not just a physical victory but also a spiritual one, as it demonstrates God's continued protection and empowerment of Israel against their enemies. It serves as a reminder of the ultimate victory believers have in Christ over sin and death, as well as the call to stand firm in faith against spiritual adversaries.

Verse 7. - Jonathan (see 1 Samuel 13:3, 32; 1 Chronicles 27:32 (comp. also 1 Chronicles 2:13), where it is probable that" nephew" should be read for "uncle"). It is to be noticed that the name of this child of the giant, of twelve fingers and twelve toes, is not mentioned. We are not compelled, therefore, to regard it as remarkable that he of the fifth verse should not be named.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and when he taunted
וַיְחָרֵ֖ף (way·ḥā·rêp̄)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2778: To pull off, to expose, to betroth, to carp at, defame, to spend the winter

Israel,
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

Jonathan
יְה֣וֹנָתָ֔ן (yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3083: Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites

the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of David’s
דָוִֽיד׃ (ḏā·wîḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

brother
אֲחִ֥י (’ă·ḥî)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 251: A brother, )

Shimei
שִׁמְעָ֖א (šim·‘ā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8092: Shimea -- four Israelites

killed him.
וַיַּכֵּ֙הוּ֙ (way·yak·kê·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5221: To strike


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