Saph

Smith's Bible Dictionary

Saph. (tall). One of the sons, of the giant , slain by Sibbechai, the Hushathite. 2 Samuel 21:18. In 1 Chronicles 20:4, he is called Sippai. (B.C. about 1050).

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible

SAPH . One of four Philistine champions slain by David’s heroes ( 2 Samuel 21:18 , 1 Chronicles 20:4 [ Sippai ]).

Fausset's Bible Dictionary

Of the sons of the giant; slain by Sibbechai the Hushathite fighting with the Philistines at Gob or Gaza (2 Samuel 21:18). In 1 Chronicles 20:4 SIPPAI.

Holman Bible Dictionary

2 Samuel 21:18GiantsRaphaRephaim

Morrish Bible Dictionary

One described as "of the sons of the giant" (or Rapha), slain by Sibbechai. 2 Samuel 21:18 . He is called SIPPAI in 1 Chronicles 20:4 .

Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary

Of the race of the giants. (2 Samuel 21:18) His name signifies rushes.

Easton's Bible Dictionary

2 Samuel 21:181 Chronicles 20:4

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

saf ( סף , ṣaph  ; Codex Vaticanus Σάφ , Sáph  ; Codex Alexandrinus Σεφέ , Sephé ): A P hilistine, one of the four champions of the race of Rapha ("giant") who was slain by Sibbecai, one of David's heroes (2 Samuel 21:18; 1 Chronicles 20:4 ). It is supposed by some that he was the son of the giant Goliath, but this is not proved. In 1 Chronicles 20:4 , the same person is called "Sippai."

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

(Heb. id. סִפ, a threshold, or dish, as often; Sept. Σέφ v.r. Σεφέ ), A Philistine giant of the race of Rapha, slain by Sibbechai the Hushathite (2 Samuel 21:18). B.C. cir. 1050. In 1 Chronicles 20:4 he is called SIPPAI.