Philistine giant killed by Sibbechai the Hushathite

Saph

Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in 2 Samuel 21:18.

סַףSaph

סִפַּיSippai

Also called Sippai.

The name means “rushes; sea-moss.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

Father: Rapha
Brothers and sisters: Goliath, Ishbi-benob, Lahmi, Huge man

About Saph Written by AI

Saph (or Sippai) is mentioned in 2 Samuel 21:18 and 1 Chronicles 20:4 as a Philistine giant who was killed by Sibbechai the Hushathite during a battle between the Israelites and the Philistines. The battle took place at Gob (2 Samuel 21:18) or Gezer (1 Chronicles 20:4), and it was part of a series of battles in which David's mighty men fought against the Philistine giants (2 Samuel 21:15 to 22; 1Chronicles 20).

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

Extension, the son of the giant whom Sibbechai slew (2 Sam. 21:18); called also Sippai (1 Chr. 20:4).

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

Where the Bible names him

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 Chronicles 20:4
Some time later, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.