New English Translation
1 Chronicles 18:13
13He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became David’s subjects. The Lord protected David wherever he campaigned.
1 Chronicles 18:13 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became David’s servants. Thus the Lord preserved David whithersoever he went.
- New International Version (NIV)He put garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became subject to David. The Lord gave David victory wherever he went.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Then he put garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became David's servants. And the Lord gave victory to David wherever he went.
- New King James Version (NKJV)He also put garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became David’s servants. And the Lord preserved David wherever he went.
Context of 1 Chronicles 18:13
11King David dedicated these things to the Lord, along with the silver and gold which he had carried off from all the nations, including Edom, Moab, the Ammonites, the Philistines, and Amalek. 12Abishai son of Zeruiah killed 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became David’s subjects. The Lord protected David wherever he campaigned. 14David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice for all his people. 15Joab son of Zeruiah was commanding general of the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was secretary;
Read all of 1 Chronicles 181 Chronicles 18:13 word by word
וַיָּ֤שֶׂם בֶּֽאֱדוֹם֙ נְצִיבִ֔ים וַיִּהְי֥וּ כָל־אֱד֖וֹם עֲבָדִ֣ים לְדָוִ֑יד וַיּ֤וֹשַׁע יְהוָה֙ אֶת־דָּוִ֔יד בְּכֹ֖ל אֲשֶׁ֥ר הָלָֽךְ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- And he putשׂוּםώûm ώîym · to set: putH7760
- garrisonsנְצִיבnetsîyb netsib · garrisonH5333
- in Edomאֱדוֹם'ĕdôm 'ĕdôm · EdomH123
- became David’sדָּוִדdâvid dâvîyd · DavidH1732
- servantsעֶ֫בֶד‛ebed · servant/slaveH5650
- Thus the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
- preservedיָשַׁעyâsha‛ · to saveH3467
- whithersoever he wentהָלַךְhâlak · to go: wentH1980
Cross-references for 1 Chronicles 18:13
- 1 Chronicles 18:6David placed garrisons in the territory of the Arameans of Damascus; the Arameans became David’s subjects and brought tribute. The Lord protected David wherever he campaigned.
- 1 Samuel 10:5Afterward you will go to Gibeah of God, where there are Philistine officials. When you enter the town, you will meet a company of prophets coming down from the high place. They will have harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres, and they will be prophesying.
- 1 Samuel 13:3Jonathan attacked the Philistine outpost that was at Geba and the Philistines heard about it. Then Saul alerted all the land saying, “Let the Hebrews pay attention!”
- 1 Samuel 14:1Then one day Jonathan son of Saul said to his armor bearer, “Come on, let’s go over to the Philistine garrison that is opposite us.” But he did not let his father know.
- 2 Samuel 7:14I will become his father and he will become my son. When he sins, I will correct him with the rod of men and with wounds inflicted by human beings.
- 2 Samuel 23:14David was in the stronghold at the time, while a Philistine garrison was in Bethlehem.
- 2 Corinthians 11:32In Damascus, the governor under King Aretas was guarding the city of Damascus in order to arrest me,
- Genesis 25:23and the Lord said to her, “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples will be separated from within you. One people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.”
- Genesis 27:29May peoples serve you and nations bow down to you. You will be lord over your brothers, and the sons of your mother will bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed, and those who bless you be blessed.”
- Numbers 24:18Edom will be a possession, Seir, his enemies, will also be a possession; but Israel will act valiantly.
- Psalms 18:48He delivers me from my enemies; you snatch me away from those who attack me; you rescue me from violent men.
- Psalms 121:7The Lord will protect you from all harm; he will protect your life.
- Psalms 144:10the one who delivers kings, and rescued David his servant from a deadly sword.
Commentaries on 1 Chronicles 18:13
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2-13David conquered areas east of the Jordan River in stages. First, he took over Moab in the south, securing control of the plateau north of the Arnon River. His victory over the Aramean alliance led by Hadadezer resulted in an alliance with King Toi of Hamath, who was Hadadezer's enemy (1 Chronicles 18:9–11). After defeating Ammon and the Arameans east of the Jordan, David expanded his control over southern Edom and gained access to a southern seaport (1…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 9-139-13. Tou--or Toi--whose dominions border on those of Hadadezer. (See on 2Sa 8:9-12; 1Ki 11:15).Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Chronicles 18
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
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