Bible Dictionary
Gob
Gob was the site of two battles between David’s warriors and the Philistines. The parallel account identifies the place as Gezer, though the name is uncertain in the textual tradition.
Definition
Gob was the site of two encounters between David’s warriors and the Philistines. The parallel account in Chronicles calls the place Gezer, while other textual readings give different names.
Biblical Usage
Two battles with the Philistines are associated with Gob in 2 Samuel 21:18-19.
Historical Background
The identification of Gob is uncertain. The place is called Gezer in 1 Chronicles 20:4; some texts read Nob, while the Syriac and Septuagint give Gath.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A pit, a place mentioned in 2 Sam. 21:18, 19; called also Gezer, in 1 Chr. 20:4.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(cistern), a place mentioned only in (2 Samuel 21:18,19) as the scene of two encounters between David’s warriors and the Philistines. In the parallel account in (1 Chronicles 20:4) the name is given as Gezer.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>gob (gobh): A place mentioned in 2Sa 21:18 f as the scene of two of David's battles with the Philistines. The name appears here only. In the parallel passage, 1Ch 20:4, it is called Gezer (compare Ant, VII, xii, 2). Certain texts read "Nob" for "Gob," while Syriac and Septuagint read "Gath." The latter is probably correct.</p>