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Saph

From: Concise Bible Dictionary: S By: George A. Morrish

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One described as “of the sons of the giant” (or Rapha), slain by Sibbechai (2 Sam. 21:18¹⁸And it came to pass after this, that there was again a battle with the Philistines at Gob: then Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Saph, which was of the sons of the giant. (2 Samuel 21:18)). He is called SIPPAI in 1 Chronicles 20:4⁴And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer with the Philistines; at which time Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Sippai, that was of the children of the giant: and they were subdued. (1 Chronicles 20:4).

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• Salt, City of

• Salt, Valley of

• Samaritan Pentateuch

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• Samgar-nebo

• Samothracia

• Samuel, First Book of

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