huge_man מִדָּה
A huge man from Gath, killed by David's warriors.
Who is huge_man in the Bible?
The huge man from Gath was a Philistine giant, possibly descended from the Rephaim, mentioned in 2 Samuel 21:20 and 1 Chronicles 20:6. He is distinguished by his extraordinary physical deformity, having six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot, for a total of twenty-four digits. Though his name is not recorded in Scripture, this formidable warrior was killed by David's warriors during the conflicts between Israel and the Philistines. His inclusion in the biblical record, along with other giants defeated during David's reign, demonstrates God's protection of Israel and the fulfillment of His promise to give David victory over his enemies.
Biography
The Bible mentions a huge man from Gath in 2Sa.21.20 and 1Ch.20.6. This man is not named but is described as having six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot, a total of twenty-four digits.
The huge man was from Gath, one of the five major Philistine cities. The Philistines were a constant threat to Israel during the reigns of Saul and David, and there were numerous battles between the two nations.
In the context of these battles, the huge man is mentioned as a formidable opponent. He is described as being born to the giant, possibly indicating that he was a descendant of the Rephaim, a race of giants mentioned in the Bible (Deu.2.11, 20).
Despite his size and strength, the huge man was killed by David's warriors during a battle with the Philistines. In 2Sa.21.20, it is mentioned that he was killed by Jonathan, the son of Shimea, David's brother. In 1Ch.20.6, the credit for killing the huge man is given to David's warriors collectively.
The defeat of the huge man from Gath demonstrates the bravery and skill of David's warriors and highlights the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Philistines during this period in Israel's history.
Family
Siblings
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- Lahmi MaleA gigantic manBrother of Goliath the GittiteView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books2 Samuel 1 verse
- 2 Samuel 21:20
"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,"
1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 20:6
"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,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מִדָּה |