1 Chroniques - Caput 18

1 Chroniques 18.1 factum est autem post haec ut percuteret David Philisthim et humiliaret eos et tolleret Geth et filias eius de manu Philisthim 1 Chroniques 18.2 percuteretque Moab et fierent Moabitae servi David offerentes ei munera 1 Chroniques 18.3 eo tempore percussit David etiam Adadezer regem Suba regionis Emath quando perrexit ut dilataret imperium suum usque ad flumen Eufraten 1 Chroniques 18.4 cepit ergo David mille quadrigas eius et septem milia equites ac viginti milia virorum peditum subnervavitque omnes equos curruum exceptis centum quadrigis quas reservavit sibi 1 Chroniques 18.5 supervenit autem et Syrus damascenus ut auxilium praeberet Adadezer regi Suba sed et huius percussit David viginti duo milia virorum 1 Chroniques 18.6 et posuit milites in Damasco ut Syria quoque serviret sibi et offerret munera adiuvitque eum Dominus in cunctis ad quae perrexerat 1 Chroniques 18.7 tulit quoque David faretras aureas quas habuerant servi Adadezer et adtulit eas in Hierusalem 1 Chroniques 18.8 necnon de Thebath et Chun urbibus Adadezer aeris plurimum de quo fecit Salomon mare aeneum et columnas et vasa aenea 1 Chroniques 18.9 quod cum audisset Thou rex Emath percussisse videlicet David omnem exercitum Adadezer regis Suba 1 Chroniques 18.10 misit Aduram filium suum ad regem David ut postularet ab eo pacem et congratularetur ei eo quod expugnasset et percussisset Adadezer adversarius quippe Thou erat Adadezer 1 Chroniques 18.11 sed et omnia vasa aurea et argentea et aenea consecravit rex David Domino cum argento et auro quod tulerat ex universis gentibus tam de Idumea et Moab et filiis Ammon quam de Philisthim et Amalech 1 Chroniques 18.12 Abisai vero filius Sarviae percussit Edom in valle Salinarum decem et octo milia 1 Chroniques 18.13 et constituit in Edom praesidium ut serviret Idumea David salvavitque Dominus David in cunctis ad quae perrexerat 1 Chroniques 18.14 regnavit ergo David super universum Israhel et faciebat iudicium atque iustitiam cuncto populo suo 1 Chroniques 18.15 porro Ioab filius Sarviae erat super exercitum et Iosaphat filius Ahilud a commentariis 1 Chroniques 18.16 Sadoc autem filius Ahitob et Ahimelech filius Abiathar sacerdotes et Susa scriba 1 Chroniques 18.17 Banaias vero filius Ioiada super legiones Cherethi et Felethi porro filii David primi ad manum regis

1 Chroniques : Caput 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.