d Ishbibenob, which was of the sons of the giant, the weight of whose spear weighed three hundred shekels of brass in weight, he being girded with a new sword, thought to have slain David.
2 Samuel 21:18 And 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 21:20 And there was yet a battle in Gath, where was a man of great stature, that had on every hand six fingers, and on every foot six toes, four and twenty in number; and he also was born to the giant.
2 Samuel 21:22 These four were born to the giant in Gath, and fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.
1 Chronicles 20:4 And 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 giants: and they were subdued.
Over 20 direct references to Giants, their localities and families in the early biblical texts, means their actual physical presence is factually historical. Based on the above history, we will review the Cities of Bashan, the Capital City of Og, King of Bashan.
A note about 'Cubit' measurement. The 'Cubit' defines a precise unit measurement of length. used throughout the period as a recognizable and valid measurement for trade purposes. It was acknowledged by all trading partners as a standard unit of measure. Actually, both Sumerian and Egyptian 'cubits' had two measurements, one a 'common' measurement of 18”, and the other a 'Royal' measurement of 20.4” . The 'common' cubit is recognized by most scholars as the unit of measure in Biblical texts. That is how Goliath's 'six cubits and a span is converted to 9'9” in height. (a 'span' is exactly half a common cubit, or 9”.)
Individual Giants referenced.
- ANAK Father of a Clan of Giants living in Cannan. (Num 12:28)
- ARBA Forefather of Anak and the Anakim. (Josh 15:32, 21:11)
- AHIMAN A descendant of Arba and Anak who lived in Kiriath-Arba, later called 'Hebron'. (Num 13:10) One of three giants driven out of Hebron by Caleb. (Jos 15:14, Jud 1:10, 20)
- RAPHA Early ancestor of all the giant clans in Palestine-Bashan, including Anakites,Emites and Horites. (Duet 2:10; 2 Sam 21:16,18,20,22; 1 Chron 20:4,6,8)
- SEPHAR Another Anikite patriarch like Arba. (Josh 15:15)
- OG The King of Bashan, identified as the last of “the Rephaites” is the largest giant referenced. Og ruled near Mount Hermon, where according to Enoch, Angels sired the Nephilim. Og's army was defeated and he was killed by the Isrealites near Edrei, while the Army was still commanded by Moses. (Duet 3:1-11)
- SHESHAI A descendant of Arba and Anak who lived in Kiriath-Arba, later called 'Hebron'. (Num 13:10) One of three giants driven out of Hebron by Caleb. (Jos 15:14, Jud 1:10, 20)
- TALMAI A descendant of Arba and Anak who lived in Kiriath-Arba, later called 'Hebron'. (Num 13:10) One of three giants driven out of Hebron by Caleb. (Jos 15:14, Jud 1:10, 20)
- GOLIATH Was descendant from the Anakim giants. Champion of the Philistines. Was about 9' 9" tall, wore armor weighing 125 lbs, his spearhead weighed 15 lbs, (1 Sam 17:4; Josh 11:22)
- LAHMI A brother of Goliath, from Gath. Used a spear similar to one used by Goliath. (1 Chron 20:5; 2 Sam 21:19)
- ISHBI-BENOB A giant living in Gath with the Philistines in southern Canaan. Was killed by David's nephew Abishai in a battle between Israelites and Philistines. His spearhead was 7.5 lbs, half the size of Goliath's spearhead. (2 Sam 21:15-27,22)
- SAPH or SAPPAI Another giant who lived with the Philistines in Gath. Was killed by one of David's men: 'Sibbachai the Hushathite'. (1 Chron 20:4,8; 2 Sam 21:18,22)
- Unnamed A giant with 6 fingers on each hand, and 6 toes on each foot. (2 Sam 21:10-22; 1 Chron 20:6,8)
- Unnamed Another giant from Gath, killed in battle by David's nephew, Jonathon.
The following is a chart of the Tribes and Clans of Giants from Bashan - Mount Hermon
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