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After considering the various feedback and weighing options, I have what I feel is a possible solution to our naming dilemma.

First, let's play a game called "What do we know?"

--We know that Goliath and his bros were from Gath, a Philistine city
--We know that Goliath and his bros had a father and he is mentioned in 2 Samuel 21
--While the Bible doesn't give the measurements of this father, I believe we can infer that he was a giant (I'm not a geneticist but I'm guessing it's fairly unlikely for a non-giant to have 5 giant sons)
--We know that the term "rapha" can be translated as "giant" or "tall."

Based on the above, I propose that instead of "Rapha, Father of Giants" (which is perhaps better saved for a future character representing the patriarch of the Rephaim) we call this character "Rapha of Gath."

Here's some reasons I think is a good solution:
--More creative/interesting than "Giant of Gath" (IMO)
--Closer to the original submission that Jesse made
--Allows him to have the Philistine identifier because he's the actual father of the 5 giants from Gath mentioned in 2 Samuel 21
--Keeps the possibility of a different "Rapha, Father of Giants" character to be printed in the future
--Even if his literal name wasn't "Rapha" we know that "rapha" means giant (or tall) so we're not adding anything to Scripture that isn't already there

Thoughts? 

I like it, good solution/compromise.

Sounds good to me!

Still sounds too generic to me.  Need a more descriptive title. For example, "The Totally Exhausted Gath Father of Giant Children."

I remember how tiring it was raising two "normal" size kids.  Just kidding, I gave you a on your post.

VJ

Still sounds too generic to me.  Need a more descriptive title. For example, "The Totally Exhausted Gath Father of Giant Children."

I remember how tiring it was raising two "normal" size kids.  Just kidding, I gave you a on your post.

VJ

My parents raised 6 kids including 4 boys all 6'2" or taller, does that count? 

Quote from: The Guardian on February 02, 2018, 10:21:54 AM

My parents raised 6 kids including 4 boys all 6"2 or taller, does that count? 

Not sure why you think children at least 8" tall are all that impressive...   

Listen here wise guy...I have 3 brothers and they're...pretty tall. 

Honestly, I would rather it be generic and called Rephaim of Gath for accuracy and outpost purposes lol. But if its between Rapha of Gath and Rapha Father of Giants, I like the latter. They mean the same thing if you give him the philistine identifier.