the giant in Gath

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Who was the giant in Gath?

Heb. ‘Anakim (Deut. 2:10, 11, 21; Josh. 11:21, 22; 14:12, 15; called “sons of Anak,” Num. 13:33; “children of Anak,” 13:22; Josh. 15:14), a nomad race of giants descended from Arba (Josh. 14:15), the father of Anak, that dwelt in the south of Palestine near Hebron (Gen. 23:2; Josh. 15:13). They were a Cushite tribe of the same race as the Philistines and the Egyptian shepherd kings. David on several occasions encountered them (2 Sam. 21:15-22). From this race sprung Goliath (1 Sam. 17:4).

Biography from Easton's Bible Dictionary (public domain).

Family

Children: Goliath
Lahmi
Ishbi-benob
man of great stature
Sippai

Where the giant in Gath appears in Scripture

2 Samuel 21:16
2 Samuel 21:18
2 Samuel 21:20
2 Samuel 21:22
1 Chronicles 20:4
1 Chronicles 20:6
1 Chronicles 20:8

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