Joab besieges Rabbah while David remains in Jerusalem, and a heavy crown changes heads. Then Israel’s warriors fell giants at Gezer and Gath. Chronicles shows victories stewarded for order and worship, inviting us to convert wins into service and to train courage that outlives a single champion.
The Zamzummites were a race of giants in Ammonite lands, closely related to the Rephaim and Anakites. Though feared for their great size and numbers, they were ultimately defeated and displaced, proving that God, not human strength, determines the destiny of nations.
The Emites were a race of giants who once lived in the land of Moab, related to the Rephaim and other pre-Israelite giant clans. Though they were strong and numerous, they were eventually displaced, proving that military might alone does not determine a nation’s survival—only God’s will does.
The Zuzites were an ancient race of giants in Canaan, likely related to the Rephaim or Zamzummites. Though feared for their strength, they were ultimately defeated and disappeared from history, fulfilling God’s plan to prepare the land for Israel.
The Rephaim, a race of giants feared by many, were ultimately no match for the power of God. Their defeat throughout biblical history teaches us that faith, not fear, is the key to overcoming life’s greatest challenges.
The Nephilim appear briefly yet raise big questions. This study walks through Genesis 6 and later “giants,” keeping the focus on God’s judgment, mercy, and sure promises.