It is my understanding that Orpah had influence with Eglon King of Moab who arranged with the Philistine king of Gath to marry her to Eminem, a giant. They had four sons: Goliath, Saph, Ishbibenob, and Lahmi. Goliath is mentioned in 1 Sam 17. Lahmi is slain in 1Chron 20. The others are mentioned in 2 Sam 21.

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