1 Chronicles - Chapter 18

1 Chronicles 18.1 Now after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them, and took Gath and her towns out of the hand of the Philistines. 1 Chronicles 18.2 And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David’s servants, and brought gifts. 1 Chronicles 18.3 And David smote Hadarezer king of Zobah unto Hamath, as he went to stablish his dominion by the river Euphrates. 1 Chronicles 18.4 And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven thousand horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen: David also houghed all the chariot horses, but reserved of them an hundred chariots. 1 Chronicles 18.5 And when the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadarezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men. 1 Chronicles 18.6 Then David put garrisons in Syriadamascus; and the Syrians became David’s servants, and brought gifts. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went. 1 Chronicles 18.7 And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadarezer, and brought them to Jerusalem. 1 Chronicles 18.8 Likewise from Tibhath, and from Chun, cities of Hadarezer, brought David very much brass, wherewith Solomon made the brasen sea, and the pillars, and the vessels of brass. 1 Chronicles 18.9 Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah; 1 Chronicles 18.10 He sent Hadoram his son to king David, to enquire of his welfare, and to congratulate him, because he had fought against Hadarezer, and smitten him; (for Hadarezer had war with Tou;) and with him all manner of vessels of gold and silver and brass. 1 Chronicles 18.11 Them also king David dedicated unto the LORD, with the silver and the gold that he brought from all these nations; from Edom, and from Moab, and from the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek. 1 Chronicles 18.12 Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand. 1 Chronicles 18.13 And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became David’s servants. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went. 1 Chronicles 18.14 So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people. 1 Chronicles 18.15 And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, recorder. 1 Chronicles 18.16 And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Shavsha was scribe; 1 Chronicles 18.17 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king.

1 Chronicles : Chapter 18

David's Military Conquests in 1 Chronicles 18

Chapter 18 of the book of 1 Chronicles immerses us in David's military conquests, a powerful narrative that illustrates how God established Israel's dominion. This dynamic text highlights David's victories over the Philistines, Moabites, Syrians, and Edomites, revealing the expansion of the kingdom and King David's righteous rule.

Throughout 1 Chronicles 18, we witness the fulfillment of divine promises, testifying to how God works through His anointed. We invite you to explore with us five biblical passages that align with the themes of victory and divine leadership present in this triumphant chapter.

Correlative Bible Passages

Psalms 60:1-12

In this psalm attributed to David, we read: "You have rejected us and scattered us, O God; you were angry; now restore us!" » This passage reflects the context of the wars described in 1 Chronicles 18, highlighting the need for divine restoration after the struggles.

2 Samuel 8:1-14

This passage, which echoes the events of 1 Chronicles 18, states: "After this, David defeated the Philistines and subdued them, taking Gath and its cities from the Philistines. » It provides additional details about David's conquests, enriching our understanding of his military victories.

Psalms 18:43-45

In this psalm, David declares: "You have delivered me from a rebellious people; you have made me ruler over the nations; a people I have not known has submitted to me." » This text illustrates David's gratitude to God for the victories that are also recorded in 1 Chronicles 18.

Deuteronomy 17:16-17

The law for the kings of Israel states: "The king, however, must not acquire a large number of horses for himself... Nor must he take many wives... He must not accumulate a large amount of silver and gold. » This passage provides essential context for evaluating David's actions during his conquests.

Romans 15:9

In the New Testament, Paul writes: "And that the Gentiles may glorify God for his mercy, as it is written: 'Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles; I will sing praise to your name.'" This quotation from a psalm of David underscores the spirit of praise that flows from the victories described in 1 Chronicles 18.

These biblical passages enrich our understanding of the themes of victory and divine leadership, reminding us that every triumph is a reflection of God's grace and power at work in our lives. May these reflections guide us in our journey of faith and encourage us to praise the Lord for his wonderful works.