1 Chronicles - Chapter 20

1 Chronicles 20.1 And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that kings go out to battle, Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the country of the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried at Jerusalem. And Joab smote Rabbah, and destroyed it. 1 Chronicles 20.2 And David took the crown of their king from off his head, and found it to weigh a talent of gold, and there were precious stones in it; and it was set upon David’s head: and he brought also exceeding much spoil out of the city. 1 Chronicles 20.3 And he brought out the people that were in it, and cut them with saws, and with harrows of iron, and with axes. Even so dealt David with all the cities of the children of Ammon. And David and all the people returned to Jerusalem. 1 Chronicles 20.4 And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer with the Philistines; at which time Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Sippai, that was of the children of the giant: and they were subdued. 1 Chronicles 20.5 And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of Jair slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear staff was like a weaver’s beam. 1 Chronicles 20.6 And yet again there was war at Gath, where was a man of great stature, whose fingers and toes were four and twenty, six on each hand, and six on each foot and he also was the son of the giant. 1 Chronicles 20.7 But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David’s brother slew him. 1 Chronicles 20.8 These were born unto the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.

1 Chronicles : Chapter 20

Reflection on 1 Chronicles Chapter 20 1 Chronicles chapter 20 marks a significant milestone in King David's military campaigns. It is essential to ask what legacy these victories establish for God's people. This text, though concise, recounts the conquest of Rabbah as well as the triumphs over the Philistine giants, highlighting the courage and strength God grants His people. Through 1 Chronicles 20, we discover how God enables His people to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges. We invite you to explore with us five biblical passages that resonate with the themes of victory and divine power present in this climactic chapter.

Significant Bible Passages

2 Samuel 12:26-31: "Joab attacked Rabbah of the Ammonites and captured the royal stronghold." This parallel passage provides additional context for the conquest of Rabbah, as described in 1 Chronicles 20.

Deuteronomy 3:11: "Of the remnant of the Rephaim, only Og king of Bashan remained. His bedstead was of iron, four meters long and about two meters wide." This mention of giants gives us insight into the historical context surrounding the defeated giants in 1 Chronicles 20.

1 Samuel 17:4-7: "A warrior named Goliath... was nearly 10 feet tall. He wore a bronze helmet and a breastplate of bronze scales, which weighed 130 pounds..." The description of Goliath bears a striking parallel to the giants mentioned in 1 Chronicles 20.

Psalms 18:32-34: "It is God who gives me strength and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet as swift as With the hands of a deer, he upholds me on high. He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bronze bow." This psalm of David is a beautiful illustration of his trust in God during battles, such as those we find in 1 Chronicles 20.

Joshua 11:21-22 : "At that time Joshua destroyed the Anakim from the mountains... There were no Anakim left in all the land of Israel, only in Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod." This passage enriches our understanding of the presence of giants in Gath, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 20.

Conclusion

As we meditate on these passages, we realize that David's victories are not just historical events, but manifestations of divine power sustaining his people. May these reflections encourage us on our own journey of faith, reminding us that, through God's strength, we are able to overcome the challenges that come our way.