1 Chroniques - Caput 14

1 Chroniques 14.1 misit quoque Hiram rex Tyri nuntios ad David et ligna cedrina et artifices parietum lignorumque ut aedificarent ei domum 1 Chroniques 14.2 cognovitque David eo quod confirmasset eum Dominus in regem super Israhel et sublevatum esset regnum suum super populum eius Israhel 1 Chroniques 14.3 accepit quoque David alias uxores in Hierusalem genuitque filios et filias 1 Chroniques 14.4 et haec nomina eorum qui nati sunt ei in Hierusalem Sammu et Sobab Nathan et Salomon 1 Chroniques 14.5 Iebar et Helisu et Eliphaleth 1 Chroniques 14.6 Noga quoque et Napheg et Iaphiae 1 Chroniques 14.7 Elisama et Baliada et Eliphaleth 1 Chroniques 14.8 audientes autem Philisthim eo quod unctus esset David in regem super universum Israhel ascenderunt omnes ut quaererent eum quod cum audisset David egressus est obviam eis 1 Chroniques 14.9 porro Philisthim venientes diffusi sunt in valle Raphaim 1 Chroniques 14.10 consuluitque David Deum dicens si ascendam ad Philistheos si trades eos in manu mea et dixit ei Dominus ascende et tradam eos in manu tua 1 Chroniques 14.11 cumque illi ascendissent in Baalpharasim percussit eos ibi David et dixit divisit Deus inimicos meos per manum meam sicuti dividuntur aquae et idcirco vocatum est nomen loci illius Baalpharasim 1 Chroniques 14.12 dereliqueruntque ibi deos suos quos David iussit exuri 1 Chroniques 14.13 alia etiam vice Philisthim inruerunt et diffusi sunt in valle 1 Chroniques 14.14 consuluitque rursum David Deum et dixit ei Deus non ascendas post eos recede ab eis et venies contra illos ex adverso pirorum 1 Chroniques 14.15 cumque audieris sonitum gradientis in cacumine pirorum tunc egredieris ad bellum egressus est enim Deus ante te ut percutiat castra Philisthim 1 Chroniques 14.16 fecit ergo David sicut praeceperat ei Deus et percussit castra Philisthinorum de Gabaon usque Gazera 1 Chroniques 14.17 divulgatumque est nomen David in universis regionibus et Dominus dedit pavorem eius super omnes gentes

1 Chroniques : Caput 14

Reflection on 1 Chronicles 14 and Divine Blessing Chapter 14 of 1 Chronicles describes the establishment of David's kingdom and highlights how God blesses and guides his servant. This significant text evokes the construction of David's palace, the expansion of his family, and his victories over the Philistines. Through these accounts, we discover divine providence and David's obedience to his Creator. 1 Chronicles 14 illustrates how faithfulness to God leads to prosperity and victory. We invite you to reflect on five biblical passages that resonate with the themes of blessing and divine guidance present in this inspiring chapter.

Correlated Bible Passages

2 Samuel 5:11-12: "Then Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David with cedar trees, carpenters, and masons; and they built a palace for David. And David knew that the Lord had made him king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel." This parallel passage in 2 Samuel recounts the same events described in 1 Chronicles 14, illustrating David's establishment as king.

Psalm 2:1-2: "Why do the nations rebel and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth take their stand, and the rulers conspire together against the Lord and against his anointed." This psalm reflects the opposition David faced from the Philistines, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 14.

1 Samuel 18:14: "He prospered in all that he did, because the Lord was with him." This verse about David echoes the theme of 1 Chronicles 14, where David triumphs because God is with him.

Joshua 9:14: "The Israelites examined their provisions, but they did not inquire of the Lord." This verse contrasts with David's attitude in 1 Chronicles 14, who constantly seeks God's guidance before acting, emphasizing the importance of prayer and discernment.

Romans 8:31: "What shall we say then to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" This New Testament verse reflects the theme of 1 Chronicles 14, where David is victorious because God is on his side.

Meditating on these passages, we are called to recognize divine blessing and guidance in our own lives, while following the example of David: a man whose heart was in harmony with God.