Bible Dictionary
Saph
Saph was a Philistine champion from the race of the giants. He was killed by Sibbecai, one of David’s warriors, and is called Sippai in Chronicles.
Definition
Saph was a Philistine champion from the race of Rapha, or the giants. He was one of four such champions and was killed by Sibbecai, one of David’s warriors. Chronicles calls him Sippai.
Biblical Usage
Saph appears in the account of Israel’s battles with the Philistines during David’s reign.
Historical Background
Some have suggested that Saph was a son of Goliath, but the supplied material states that this is not proved.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Extension, the son of the giant whom Sibbechai slew (2 Sam. 21:18); called also Sippai (1 Chr. 20:4).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(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.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>saf (caph; Codex Vaticanus Saph; Codex Alexandrinus Sephe): A Philistine, one of the four champions of the race of Rapha ("giant") who was slain by Sibbecai, one of David's heroes (2Sa 21:18; 1Ch 20:4). It is supposed by some that he was the son of the giant Goliath, but this is not proved. In 1Ch 20:4, the same person is called "Sippai."</p>